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Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

AI is outpacing America’s power grid. Nuclear must become a national priority. | Utility Dive

AI is outpacing America’s power grid. Nuclear must become a national priority. | Utility Dive

On moving fast and breaking things -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

On moving fast and breaking things -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

San Francisco lawmakers announce plan to break up with PG&E

San Francisco lawmakers announce plan to break up with PG&E

Trump admin courts Westinghouse rivals amid slow talks… | Canary Media

Trump admin courts Westinghouse rivals amid slow talks… | Canary Media

The Nation’s Nuclear Reactor Fleet Is on the Rise | Department of Energy

The Nation’s Nuclear Reactor Fleet Is on the Rise | Department of Energy

NRC considers eliminating half-century-old radiation standard - E&E News by POLITICO

NRC considers eliminating half-century-old radiation standard - E&E News by POLITICO

Oklo Announces U.S. Department of Energy Approval for Nuclear Safety Design Agreement of Aurora Powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory

Oklo Announces U.S. Department of Energy Approval for Nuclear Safety Design Agreement of Aurora Powerhouse at Idaho National Laboratory

SGL Carbon signs long-term supply agreement with X-energy | SGL Carbon

SGL Carbon signs long-term supply agreement with X-energy | SGL Carbon

Rising Demand, Real Choices

Rising Demand, Real Choices

WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran | The Independent

WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran | The Independent

DVIDS - News - 419th Fighter Wing Reservists support first-ever microreactor airlift

DVIDS - News - 419th Fighter Wing Reservists support first-ever microreactor airlift

Nuclear fusion companies sign deals with Japanese counterparts

Nuclear fusion companies sign deals with Japanese counterparts

The Pentagon is backing nuclear waste recycling for long-lasting military power sources | Scientific American

The Pentagon is backing nuclear waste recycling for long-lasting military power sources | Scientific American

DOE launches UPRISE program to boost U.S. nuclear output by 5 GW by 2029 - Mugglehead Investment Magazine

DOE launches UPRISE program to boost U.S. nuclear output by 5 GW by 2029 - Mugglehead Investment Magazine

Arizona Public Service seeks another license renewal for Palo Verde - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Arizona Public Service seeks another license renewal for Palo Verde - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

News roundup: $1.9bn US grid boost; landmark Wyoming nuclear permit; and California climate disclosure rules | Environment Analyst Global

News roundup: $1.9bn US grid boost; landmark Wyoming nuclear permit; and California climate disclosure rules | Environment Analyst Global

N.J. Bills Targeting Balcony Solar, Nuclear and PJM Move Ahead

N.J. Bills Targeting Balcony Solar, Nuclear and PJM Move Ahead

What Happens When Trump is in Charge of Nuclear Reactor Safety? - Legal Planet

What Happens When Trump is in Charge of Nuclear Reactor Safety? - Legal Planet

NRC Seeks Industry Input On Future New Reactor Licensing Plans

NRC Seeks Industry Input On Future New Reactor Licensing Plans

How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks | Iran nuclear deal | The Guardian

How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks | Iran nuclear deal | The Guardian

PG&E CEO promises change at SF hearing on December mass power outage

PG&E CEO promises change at SF hearing on December mass power outage

How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks | Iran nuclear deal | The Guardian

How ignorance, misunderstanding and obfuscation ended Iran nuclear talks | Iran nuclear deal | The Guardian

Former Energy Secretary Talks Diablo Canyon, Data Centers at UCSB Summit | Local News | Noozhawk

Former Energy Secretary Talks Diablo Canyon, Data Centers at UCSB Summit | Local News | Noozhawk

Planning for Swedish SMR plant proceeds - World Nuclear News

Planning for Swedish SMR plant proceeds - World Nuclear News

Kazakhstan updates on nuclear energy, uranium plans - World Nuclear News

Kazakhstan updates on nuclear energy, uranium plans - World Nuclear News

Finland looks to reform nuclear energy legislation - World Nuclear News

Finland looks to reform nuclear energy legislation - World Nuclear News

Work begins on solar power supply at Chernobyl - World Nuclear News

Work begins on solar power supply at Chernobyl - World Nuclear News

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Poland’s radioactive waste management reviewed by IAEA mission - World Nuclear News

Poland’s radioactive waste management reviewed by IAEA mission - World Nuclear News

Licensing of Oklo pilot reactor facilities advances - World Nuclear News

Licensing of Oklo pilot reactor facilities advances - World Nuclear News

NANO outlines progress on HALEU transport package - World Nuclear News

NANO outlines progress on HALEU transport package - World Nuclear News

San Francisco lawmakers announce plan to break up with PG&E

San Francisco lawmakers announce plan to break up with PG&E

Serbia and EDF discuss roadmap to nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

Serbia and EDF discuss roadmap to nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

'Projectile' hit 350 metres from Bushehr nuclear reactor - IAEA - World Nuclear News

'Projectile' hit 350 metres from Bushehr nuclear reactor - IAEA - World Nuclear News

NRC Mulls Changes to Radiation Safety Requirements - AIP.ORG

NRC Mulls Changes to Radiation Safety Requirements - AIP.ORG

Fusion Update: NRC Publishes Proposed Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines | Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel - JDSupra

Fusion Update: NRC Publishes Proposed Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines | Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel - JDSupra

RIC session addresses reactor restarts—and lessons learned at Palisades -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

RIC session addresses reactor restarts—and lessons learned at Palisades -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC’s Proposed Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines Reaffirms Existing Export Control Rules | Wilson Sonsini

NRC’s Proposed Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines Reaffirms Existing Export Control Rules | Wilson Sonsini

Oklo Announces Key Milestones On Construction Of First Reactor And Radioisotope Production

Oklo Announces Key Milestones On Construction Of First Reactor And Radioisotope Production

U.S. nuclear regulator authorizes construction of TerraPower’s Natrium demonstration reactor

U.S. nuclear regulator authorizes construction of TerraPower’s Natrium demonstration reactor

Ritter’s Rant 082: Fool Around, Find Out

Ritter’s Rant 082: Fool Around, Find Out

US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

Nukes and AI - by Jordan Schneider and Phoebe Chow

Nukes and AI - by Jordan Schneider and Phoebe Chow

Italy Explores Nuclear Return After 40 Years as Energy Costs Hit | Financial Post

Italy Explores Nuclear Return After 40 Years as Energy Costs Hit | Financial Post

What do new nuclear reactors mean for waste? | MIT Technology Review

What do new nuclear reactors mean for waste? | MIT Technology Review

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

UK security adviser attended US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian

UK security adviser attended US-Iran talks and judged deal was within reach | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian

Japan's nuclear fusion firm begins building its first demonstrator

Japan's nuclear fusion firm begins building its first demonstrator

Alaska’s risky $1 billion coal bet

Alaska’s risky $1 billion coal bet - micheletkearney@gmail.com - Gmail

Breakneck by Dan Wang | Penguin Random House Canada

Breakneck by Dan Wang | Penguin Random House Canada Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future, by Dan Wang, argues that China is a nation run by engineers who build things, while the US is run by lawyers who stop things being built.

US Department of Energy to invest $1.9 billion for power grid upgrades | Reuters

US Department of Energy to invest $1.9 billion for power grid upgrades | Reuters

As state eyes new nuclear, Seabrook’s neighbors offer insight formed over decades • New Hampshire Bulletin

As state eyes new nuclear, Seabrook’s neighbors offer insight formed over decades • New Hampshire Bulletin

Environmental group turns to nuclear power amid AI boom

Environmental group turns to nuclear power amid AI boom

New radiation-resistant mortar developed for safer nuclear plants

New radiation-resistant mortar developed for safer nuclear plants

Switzerland reconsiders nuclear exit - Nuclear Engineering International

Switzerland reconsiders nuclear exit - Nuclear Engineering International

Italy Explores Nuclear Return After 40 Years as Energy Costs Hit | Financial Post

Italy Explores Nuclear Return After 40 Years as Energy Costs Hit | Financial Post

NRDC adopts nuclear power sanity and exits list of nuclear energy enemies -Capital Research Center

NRDC adopts nuclear power sanity and exits list of nuclear energy enemies -Capital Research Center

As data centers go off-grid, utilities face new cost and planning risks | Utility Dive

As data centers go off-grid, utilities face new cost and planning risks | Utility Dive

Study highlights economic impact of US fleet of AP1000s - World Nuclear News

Study highlights economic impact of US fleet of AP1000s - World Nuclear News

US aims for 5 GW more from existing nuclear - World Nuclear News

US aims for 5 GW more from existing nuclear - World Nuclear News

Pilot operation of accident-tolerant fuel completed - World Nuclear News

Pilot operation of accident-tolerant fuel completed - World Nuclear News

AtkinsRéalis collaborates with Nvidia on nuclear-powered AI factories - World Nuclear News

AtkinsRéalis collaborates with Nvidia on nuclear-powered AI factories - World Nuclear News

Environmental group turns to nuclear power amid AI boom

Environmental group turns to nuclear power amid AI boom

Monday, March 16, 2026

Israel’s Nuclear Doctrine: The Strategic Reality of a "Survival-First" Atomic Arsenal - National Security Journal

Israel’s Nuclear Doctrine: The Strategic Reality of a "Survival-First" Atomic Arsenal - National Security Journal

AI Outpacing the Power Grid. Nuclear Must Help. | RealClearEnergy

AI Outpacing the Power Grid. Nuclear Must Help. | RealClearEnergy

War With Iran: More Coal, More Solar | RealClearEnergy

War With Iran: More Coal, More Solar | RealClearEnergy

Open Questions | Why Iran strikes may drive Asian nuclear race, hit China in the Middle East: Zhao Tong | South China Morning Post

Open Questions | Why Iran strikes may drive Asian nuclear race, hit China in the Middle East: Zhao Tong | South China Morning Post

Running out of interceptor missiles, will Israel turn to nukes?, by Paul Craig Roberts - The Unz Review

Running out of interceptor missiles, will Israel turn to nukes?, by Paul Craig Roberts - The Unz Review

Jeffrey Sachs: Iran War Could Escalate Into Nuclear War

Jeffrey Sachs: Iran War Could Escalate Into Nuclear War

Could special forces truly obliterate Iran’s nuclear programme?

Could special forces truly obliterate Iran’s nuclear programme?

US university installs Alpha-E tabletop nuclear fusion device in a first

US university installs Alpha-E tabletop nuclear fusion device in a first

Nuclear Regulatory Commission rolls back aircraft impact rules

Nuclear Regulatory Commission rolls back aircraft impact rules

Sunday, March 15, 2026

The Shift: Lindsey Graham helped push Trump to war – Mondoweiss

The Shift: Lindsey Graham helped push Trump to war – Mondoweiss

Nuclear Fuel Deals Take Center Stage for SMRs | Neutron Bytes

Nuclear Fuel Deals Take Center Stage for SMRs | Neutron Bytes

Energy Companies Fleeing California, Proving Newsom Would Be 'Terrible President' - Houston Today

Energy Companies Fleeing California, Proving Newsom Would Be 'Terrible President' - Houston Today

GE Vernova And Hitachi Explore Deployment Of BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor In Southeast Asia

GE Vernova And Hitachi Explore Deployment Of BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor In Southeast Asia

Why Fusion Energy Needs to Be American Born – Now More Than Ever

Why Fusion Energy Needs to Be American Born – Now More Than Ever

New in SpyWeek: Trump Ignored CIA's Warnings on Iran Resilience, Hormuz Closing

New in SpyWeek: Trump Ignored CIA's Warnings on Iran Resilience, Hormuz Closing

CIA Assessment: The Resistance Cannot Be Crushed

CIA Assessment: The Resistance Cannot Be Crushed

IRGC launches waves 53-54 of OPT4, targeting US bases, 'Israel' | Al Mayadeen English

IRGC launches waves 53-54 of OPT4, targeting US bases, 'Israel' | Al Mayadeen English

Larry Johnson: U.S. Attack on Kharg Island Will Destroy the Gulf States

Larry Johnson: U.S. Attack on Kharg Island Will Destroy the Gulf States

Iran War: US Being Driven From Iraq, Tells Americans to Leave; Iran Keeps Pounding Israel, Gulf States; Trump Calls on Other Countries Including China to Send Warships, Effectively Threatens to Use Nukes; FCC Threatens to Pull Broadcast Licenses Over War Reporting | naked capitalism

Iran War: US Being Driven From Iraq, Tells Americans to Leave; Iran Keeps Pounding Israel, Gulf States; Trump Calls on Other Countries Including China to Send Warships, Effectively Threatens to Use Nukes; FCC Threatens to Pull Broadcast Licenses Over War Reporting | naked capitalism

Futures Market Misreads the Hormuz Oil Shock | OilPrice.com

Futures Market Misreads the Hormuz Oil Shock | OilPrice.com