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

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The Real Reason the Pentagon Is Leaking Opposition to Hegseth’s Orders

The Real Reason the Pentagon Is Leaking Opposition to Hegseth’s Orders
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Japan’s next security challenge: Who builds Asia’s nuclear reactors - The Japan Times

Japan’s next security challenge: Who builds Asia’s nuclear reactors - The Japan Times
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House Panel Examines U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors | Legis1

House Panel Examines U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors | Legis1
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Underestimating China: Why America Needs a New Strategy of Allied Scale to Offset Beijing's Enduring Advantages

Underestimating China: Why America Needs a New Strategy of Allied Scale to Offset Beijing's Enduring Advantages
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US plans nuclear-powered merchant fleet to challenge China’s shipbuilding dominance

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IAEA concern over diesel supply for Zaporizhzhia generators - World Nuclear News

IAEA concern over diesel supply for Zaporizhzhia generators - World Nuclear News
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Tennessee issues licence for fusion plant - World Nuclear News

Tennessee issues licence for fusion plant - World Nuclear News
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Proposal for Canadian marine-based SMR plant - World Nuclear News

Proposal for Canadian marine-based SMR plant - World Nuclear News
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Fuel loading under way for Palisades restart, Holtec announces - World Nuclear News

Fuel loading under way for Palisades restart, Holtec announces - World Nuclear News
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1-MW nuclear battery heads for full-power and offshore testing

1-MW nuclear battery heads for full-power and offshore testing
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PJM drops Oklo advanced nuclear project from interconnection study cycle | Utility Dive

PJM drops Oklo advanced nuclear project from interconnection study cycle | Utility Dive
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Can Safer Fuel Power A Nuclear Energy Boom?

Can Safer Fuel Power A Nuclear Energy Boom?
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Drilling Begins For First Final Disposal Hole At Onkalo Repository in Finland

Drilling Begins For First Final Disposal Hole At Onkalo Repository in Finland
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Will AI Appetite Unlock or Overload Nuclear’s Supply Chain?   | Energy Intelligence

Will AI Appetite Unlock or Overload Nuclear’s Supply Chain?   | Energy Intelligence
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Shortage of radioactive ‘rare as diamonds’ material frustrates nuclear start-ups

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3 Questions: Putting the Nuclear Waste Issue into Perspective | MIT NSE

3 Questions: Putting the Nuclear Waste Issue into Perspective | MIT NSE
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The best-managed industrial waste in history | Nature

The best-managed industrial waste in history | Nature
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Ron Unz on “The Collapse of American Hegemony and Global Nuclear Risks”

Ron Unz on “The Collapse of American Hegemony and Global Nuclear Risks”
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ONE Nuclear secures Louisiana site for 2.88GW Project Cayman

ONE Nuclear secures Louisiana site for 2.88GW Project Cayman
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Why a Saudi Nuclear Program Is Not Worth Ending US Nonproliferation Policy - The National Interest

Why a Saudi Nuclear Program Is Not Worth Ending US Nonproliferation Policy - The National Interest
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The Power to Win: Why the US Army is Betting on Next-Gen Nuclear Power  - The National Interest

The Power to Win: Why the US Army is Betting on Next-Gen Nuclear Power  - The National Interest
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Deep Isolation Shortlisted for Reuters Events Global Sustainability Awards -

Deep Isolation Shortlisted for Reuters Events Global Sustainability Awards - micheletkearney@gmail.com - Gmail Deep Isolation Shortlisted for Global Sustainability Awards 2026 Deep Isolation has been named a finalist for the Small-Medium-Enterprise of the Year Award at the Reuters Events Global Sustainability Awards 2026, recognizing our Deep Borehole Disposal Technology and Universal Canister System. The award celebrates companies driving innovative, sustainable solutions across industries. For Deep Isolation, that means advancing a permanent, modular approach to disposing of spent nuclear fuel as nuclear power expands to meet growing energy demand. Winners will be revealed live at the awards ceremony in London on 21st October.
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The Political Constraint on America’s Data-Center Power Buildout

The Political Constraint on America’s Data-Center Power Buildout
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Rosatom and Egypt discussing more potential units - World Nuclear News

Rosatom and Egypt discussing more potential units - World Nuclear News
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Pacific Fusion breaks ground on New Mexico facility - World Nuclear News

Pacific Fusion breaks ground on New Mexico facility - World Nuclear News
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Holtec's SMR-300 test facility taking shape at INL - World Nuclear News

Holtec's SMR-300 test facility taking shape at INL - World Nuclear News
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Multinational support for ATLAS maritime nuclear initiative - World Nuclear News

Multinational support for ATLAS maritime nuclear initiative - World Nuclear News
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Ampera, LLNL team up for TRISO fuel development - World Nuclear News

Ampera, LLNL team up for TRISO fuel development - World Nuclear News
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Testing under way for Atucha 2's dry storage facility equipment - World Nuclear News

Testing under way for Atucha 2's dry storage facility equipment - World Nuclear News
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Second EPR site authorised for site preparations - World Nuclear News

Second EPR site authorised for site preparations - World Nuclear News
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US Army selects five microreactor techs for deployment - World Nuclear News

US Army selects five microreactor techs for deployment - World Nuclear News
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Newcleo-led consortium to develop floating nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

Newcleo-led consortium to develop floating nuclear plant - World Nuclear News
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Reactor technology selection process progresses in Netherlands - World Nuclear News

Reactor technology selection process progresses in Netherlands - World Nuclear News
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Monday, August 31, 2026

This Newly Public Nuclear IPO Is Already Using AI to Speed Up Reactor Design. Is It a Buy? | The Motley Fool

This Newly Public Nuclear IPO Is Already Using AI to Speed Up Reactor Design. Is It a Buy? | The Motley Fool
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U.S. Army To Spend $2.2B On Nuclear Microreactors At Military Bases | OilPrice.com

U.S. Army To Spend $2.2B On Nuclear Microreactors At Military Bases | OilPrice.com
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Russia’s Modernized Nuclear Battlecruiser Finally Powers Up Its Reactors: Report

Russia’s Modernized Nuclear Battlecruiser Finally Powers Up Its Reactors: Report
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The Nuclear Renaissance Needs Certified Hands. They Are in Short Supply | Neutron Bytes

The Nuclear Renaissance Needs Certified Hands. They Are in Short Supply | Neutron Bytes
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Trying to Get Away From Gas Turbines, Data Centers Place Their Hopes on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors - Inside Climate News

Trying to Get Away From Gas Turbines, Data Centers Place Their Hopes on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors - Inside Climate News
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The Power to Win: Why the US Army is Betting on Next-Gen Nuclear Power  - The National Interest

The Power to Win: Why the US Army is Betting on Next-Gen Nuclear Power  - The National Interest
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Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Turn: Power Beyond Electricity

Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Turn: Power Beyond Electricity
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The Nuclear Race Between the United States and China Is Already Underway - The National Interest

The Nuclear Race Between the United States and China Is Already Underway - The National Interest
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America's Nuclear Revolution Is Here—And It Won't Look Like the Last One - The National Interest

America's Nuclear Revolution Is Here—And It Won't Look Like the Last One - The National Interest
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Inside the NRIC Launch Pad Progam and the Scope of Work for Each Company in It. | Neutron Bytes

Inside the NRIC Launch Pad Progam and the Scope of Work for Each Company in It. | Neutron Bytes
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PJM drops Oklo advanced nuclear project from interconnection study cycle | Utility Dive

PJM drops Oklo advanced nuclear project from interconnection study cycle | Utility Dive
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How much of a threat do heat waves pose to nuclear… | Canary Media

How much of a threat do heat waves pose to nuclear… | Canary Media
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3D Systems and SRNL advance 3D printing for nuclear energy and defense

3D Systems and SRNL advance 3D printing for nuclear energy and defense
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African nations eye nuclear for energy security | Semafor

African nations eye nuclear for energy security | Semafor
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Sunday, August 30, 2026

The Sovereign Signal: Nuclear Energy as Strategic Infrastructure - American Affairs Journal

The Sovereign Signal: Nuclear Energy as Strategic Infrastructure - American Affairs Journal
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1-MW nuclear battery heads for full-power and offshore testing

1-MW nuclear battery heads for full-power and offshore testing
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The Goldilocks Fallacy: The Undefined Limits of Korea’s Nuclear Role

The Goldilocks Fallacy: The Undefined Limits of Korea’s Nuclear Role
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Trying to Get Away From Gas Turbines, Data Centers Place Their Hopes on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors - Inside Climate News

Trying to Get Away From Gas Turbines, Data Centers Place Their Hopes on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors - Inside Climate News
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Japan looks to salvage rare earths using nuclear reprocessing tech - Nikkei Asia

Japan looks to salvage rare earths using nuclear reprocessing tech - Nikkei Asia
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US' 7,800-ton nuclear submarine finishes hot tests ahead of schedule

US' 7,800-ton nuclear submarine finishes hot tests ahead of schedule
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Saturday, August 29, 2026

1-MW nuclear battery heads for full-power and offshore testing

1-MW nuclear battery heads for full-power and offshore testing
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25 Countries Join New ATLAS Initiative To Bring Civilian Nuclear Power To Ships And Coastal Seas

25 Countries Join New ATLAS Initiative To Bring Civilian Nuclear Power To Ships And Coastal Seas
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IAEA Revamps Major Nuclear Power Database | Neutron Bytes

IAEA Revamps Major Nuclear Power Database | Neutron Bytes
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Public comment period for proposed SMR-300 Reactors at Palisades Energy Center, Covert Township, Van Buren County

Public comment period for proposed SMR-300 Reactors at Palisades Energy Center, Covert Township, Van Buren County
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Friday, August 28, 2026

What’s reshaping nuclear licensing and compliance today? -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

What’s reshaping nuclear licensing and compliance today? -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Blykalla plans 440-MW nuclear plant with 8 small lead-cooled reactors

Blykalla plans 440-MW nuclear plant with 8 small lead-cooled reactors
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Thursday, August 27, 2026

(110) Energy Secretary on Iran's Nuclear Power Capabilities - YouTube

(110) Energy Secretary on Iran's Nuclear Power Capabilities - YouTube
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Trump Pushes Congress to Rethink Waste Disposal

Trump Pushes Congress to Rethink Waste Disposal
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Exclusive: Marathon Fusion Achieves Reactor Fuel Breakthrough - Heatmap News

Exclusive: Marathon Fusion Achieves Reactor Fuel Breakthrough - Heatmap News
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Multinational support for ATLAS maritime nuclear initiative - World Nuclear News

Multinational support for ATLAS maritime nuclear initiative - World Nuclear News
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California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
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Army Awards $2.2 Billion for ‘Microreactors’ On U.S. Bases - The New York Times

Army Awards $2.2 Billion for ‘Microreactors’ On U.S. Bases - The New York Times
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A new proposed rule could change standards for radiation exposure : NPR

A new proposed rule could change standards for radiation exposure : NPR
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Army invests $2.2B in nuclear microreactors for 5 military bases

Army invests $2.2B in nuclear microreactors for 5 military bases
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Westinghouse achieves zero-power criticality with its eVinci microreactor

Westinghouse achieves zero-power criticality with its eVinci microreactor
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New collaboration targets up to 6 GW of new nuclear for data centers

New collaboration targets up to 6 GW of new nuclear for data centers
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Exclusive | Trump Sends Nuclear Agreement With Saudi Arabia to Congress - WSJ

Exclusive | Trump Sends Nuclear Agreement With Saudi Arabia to Congress - WSJ
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Opinion | Trump's cuts to nuclear safety could hurt new innovation campuses - The Washington Post

Opinion | Trump's cuts to nuclear safety could hurt new innovation campuses - The Washington Post
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Pacific Fusion breaks ground on New Mexico facility - World Nuclear News

Pacific Fusion breaks ground on New Mexico facility - World Nuclear News
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Rosatom and Egypt discussing more potential units - World Nuclear News

Rosatom and Egypt discussing more potential units - World Nuclear News
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Second EPR site authorised for site preparations - World Nuclear News

Second EPR site authorised for site preparations - World Nuclear News
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NRIC Adds 13 Projects to Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, Expanding Advanced Reactor and Fuel-Cycle Pipeline

NRIC Adds 13 Projects to Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, Expanding Advanced Reactor and Fuel-Cycle Pipeline
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