Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

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

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Alarm sounded over Meta's nuclear power plans - Alternet.org

Alarm sounded over Meta's nuclear power plans - Alternet.org
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Why the U.S. Military Moves Toward Nuclear to Power Its Bases in 2030s • Carbon Credits

Why the U.S. Military Moves Toward Nuclear to Power Its Bases in 2030s • Carbon Credits
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Meta seeks up to 4 GW of new nuclear power to help meet AI, sustainability objectives | Utility Dive

Meta seeks up to 4 GW of new nuclear power to help meet AI, sustainability objectives | Utility Dive
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:21 AM 0 comments

Friday, December 6, 2024

Millions to lose health coverage if Obamacare subsidies expire, CBO says

Millions to lose health coverage if Obamacare subsidies expire, CBO says
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Terrestrial partners with EnergySolutions to support SMR deployment across US - DCD

Terrestrial partners with EnergySolutions to support SMR deployment across US - DCD
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General Atomics Completes First Round of Testing on New Ceramic Fuel Cladding | Department of Energy

General Atomics Completes First Round of Testing on New Ceramic Fuel Cladding | Department of Energy
Posted by Michele Kearney at 3:21 PM 0 comments

Beyond Human-in-the-Loop: Managing AI Risks in Nuclear Command-and-Control - War on the Rocks

Beyond Human-in-the-Loop: Managing AI Risks in Nuclear Command-and-Control - War on the Rocks
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Meta seeks nuclear power for AI, data center support -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Meta seeks nuclear power for AI, data center support -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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The future of nuclear energy: An expert insight - Nuclear Engineering International

The future of nuclear energy: An expert insight - Nuclear Engineering International
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Meta's biggest-ever datacenter won't be nuclear powered • The Register

Meta's biggest-ever datacenter won't be nuclear powered • The Register
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Miniature Reactors Could Supply U.S. Bases With Unlimited Fuel

Miniature Reactors Could Supply U.S. Bases With Unlimited Fuel
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A Last Chance to Prevent Nuclear Anarchy: Can Trump Engage China and Russia Before It’s Too Late?

A Last Chance to Prevent Nuclear Anarchy: Can Trump Engage China and Russia Before It’s Too Late?
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The True Aims of China’s Nuclear Buildup: Beijing’s Growing Arsenal Is Meant to Dissolve America’s Alliance System in Asia

The True Aims of China’s Nuclear Buildup: Beijing’s Growing Arsenal Is Meant to Dissolve America’s Alliance System in Asia
Posted by Michele Kearney at 5:33 AM 0 comments

Chilling map shows which exact US cities would be destroyed in nuclear strike amid WW3 fears - Irish Star

Chilling map shows which exact US cities would be destroyed in nuclear strike amid WW3 fears - Irish Star
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The tiny island where China ‘is fast breeding nuclear weapons’

The tiny island where China ‘is fast breeding nuclear weapons’
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Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in 1994. Now it's asking why - BBC News

Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in 1994. Now it's asking why - BBC News
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America’s nuclear submarine crisis on a collision course with China | Fox News

America’s nuclear submarine crisis on a collision course with China | Fox News
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(613) Could more reactors be added at Palo Verde? - YouTube

(613) Could more reactors be added at Palo Verde? - YouTube
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Thursday, December 5, 2024

A Nuclear Posture Review for the Next Administration: Building the Nuclear Arsenal of the 21st Century | The Heritage Foundation

A Nuclear Posture Review for the Next Administration: Building the Nuclear Arsenal of the 21st Century | The Heritage Foundation
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(613) Nuclear Posture Review: Building Our Strength in 2025 - YouTube

(613) Nuclear Posture Review: Building Our Strength in 2025 - YouTube
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These Organizations Oppose Nuclear for… | The Breakthrough Institute

These Organizations Oppose Nuclear for… | The Breakthrough Institute
Posted by Michele Kearney at 2:26 PM 0 comments

China Could Approve 100 New Nuclear Reactors by 2035 | OilPrice.com

China Could Approve 100 New Nuclear Reactors by 2035 | OilPrice.com
Posted by Michele Kearney at 2:04 PM 0 comments

Overcoming IT Challenges in the Transition to Smart Grids | T&D World

Overcoming IT Challenges in the Transition to Smart Grids | T&D World
Posted by Michele Kearney at 12:56 PM 0 comments

Expansion of nuclear needs change in risk perception, report says - World Nuclear News

Expansion of nuclear needs change in risk perception, report says - World Nuclear News
Posted by Michele Kearney at 12:55 PM 0 comments

The future of nuclear energy: An expert insight - Nuclear Engineering International

The future of nuclear energy: An expert insight - Nuclear Engineering International
Posted by Michele Kearney at 12:54 PM 0 comments

Bruce Power signs long-term Master Services Agreement - World Nuclear News

Bruce Power signs long-term Master Services Agreement - World Nuclear News
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Texas says power grid better prepared for frigid weather | The Texas Tribune

Texas says power grid better prepared for frigid weather | The Texas Tribune
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China May Maintain Rapid Pace of Atomic Power Reactor Approvals – BNN Bloomberg

China May Maintain Rapid Pace of Atomic Power Reactor Approvals – BNN Bloomberg
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Licensing of Finnish repository further delayed - World Nuclear News

Licensing of Finnish repository further delayed - World Nuclear News
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Uzbekistan signs agreements on nuclear cooperation - World Nuclear News

Uzbekistan signs agreements on nuclear cooperation - World Nuclear News
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Serbia plans for future with nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

Serbia plans for future with nuclear energy - World Nuclear News
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Canada lands on spent fuel repository site -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Canada lands on spent fuel repository site -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
Posted by Michele Kearney at 3:37 PM 0 comments

Fresh Start - With Power Demand On The Rise, Could New Nuclear Units Be Added To Old Coal Sites? | RBN Energy

Fresh Start - With Power Demand On The Rise, Could New Nuclear Units Be Added To Old Coal Sites? | RBN Energy
Posted by Michele Kearney at 3:34 PM 0 comments

DC Circuit Upends CEQ Authority–But Will the Decision Impact NRC Actions? – Up & Atom

DC Circuit Upends CEQ Authority–But Will the Decision Impact NRC Actions? – Up & Atom
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Major Midwest transmission line gets a big but… | Canary Media

Major Midwest transmission line gets a big but… | Canary Media
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Meta seeks nuclear power developers for reactors to start in early 2030s

Meta seeks nuclear power developers for reactors to start in early 2030s
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:58 PM 0 comments

PG&E requesting another rate hike: What to know

PG&E requesting another rate hike: What to know
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:20 PM 0 comments

These Organizations Oppose Nuclear for Unclear Reasons

These Organizations Oppose Nuclear for Unclear Reasons
Posted by Michele Kearney at 12:48 PM 0 comments

Meta seeks new nuclear reactors to run US data centers

Meta seeks new nuclear reactors to run US data centers
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:03 AM 0 comments

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

These Are the Top Uranium-Producing Countries in the World - 24/7 Wall St.

These Are the Top Uranium-Producing Countries in the World - 24/7 Wall St.
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The nuclear moment: Clean energy source produces minimal greenhouse gases - Higher Ground Times

The nuclear moment: Clean energy source produces minimal greenhouse gases - Higher Ground Times
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DOE Announces $30 Million Grant to Reduce Interconnection Backlog Through Introduction of AI Techniques | T&D World

DOE Announces $30 Million Grant to Reduce Interconnection Backlog Through Introduction of AI Techniques | T&D World
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Indonesia in talks with US, Russia for nuclear power technology - Economy - The Jakarta Post

Indonesia in talks with US, Russia for nuclear power technology - Economy - The Jakarta Post
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Considering Nuclear Energy's Benefit to… | The Breakthrough Institute

Considering Nuclear Energy's Benefit to… | The Breakthrough Institute
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The U.S. states where data centers use the most electricity

The U.S. states where data centers use the most electricity
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:02 AM 0 comments

Germany Needs Nuclear Energy, It's Time to Admit Merkel's Mistake - Bloomberg

Germany Needs Nuclear Energy, It's Time to Admit Merkel's Mistake - Bloomberg
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:57 AM 0 comments

Inflation Reduction Act changes “not a Day 1 priority” for Trump, Congress: Crux | Utility Dive

Inflation Reduction Act changes “not a Day 1 priority” for Trump, Congress: Crux | Utility Dive
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:56 AM 0 comments

Indonesia’s nuclear energy push pits growth against safety concerns | South China Morning Post

Indonesia’s nuclear energy push pits growth against safety concerns | South China Morning Post
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:55 AM 0 comments

A New Reckoning for Nuclear Energy - The Atlantic

A New Reckoning for Nuclear Energy - The Atlantic
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:54 AM 0 comments

THE BIG PICTURE: How Much Power Will Data Centers Consume? (Infographic)

THE BIG PICTURE: How Much Power Will Data Centers Consume? (Infographic)
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:54 AM 0 comments

Inside Japan’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone as AI Fuels Atomic Energy’s Comeback

Inside Japan’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone as AI Fuels Atomic Energy’s Comeback
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:51 AM 0 comments

Constellation pushes FERC for PJM rules on co-located generation -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Constellation pushes FERC for PJM rules on co-located generation -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:50 AM 0 comments

Podcast: What happened with nuclear energy at COP29? - World Nuclear News

Podcast: What happened with nuclear energy at COP29? - World Nuclear News
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Canada selects location for used nuclear fuel repository - World Nuclear News

Canada selects location for used nuclear fuel repository - World Nuclear News
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Nuclear power: ruling the waves? - Nuclear Engineering International

Nuclear power: ruling the waves? - Nuclear Engineering International
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:46 AM 0 comments

U.S. spent fuel liability jumps to $44.5 billion -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

U.S. spent fuel liability jumps to $44.5 billion -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:45 AM 0 comments

Inside Japan’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone as AI Fuels Atomic Energy’s Comeback

Inside Japan’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone as AI Fuels Atomic Energy’s Comeback
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:45 AM 0 comments

No Progress on Saudi Nuclear Energy Talks with US | Neutron Bytes

No Progress on Saudi Nuclear Energy Talks with US | Neutron Bytes
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:43 AM 0 comments

This startup is getting closer to bringing next-generation nuclear to the grid | MIT Technology Review

This startup is getting closer to bringing next-generation nuclear to the grid | MIT Technology Review
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:41 AM 0 comments

VC Summer nuclear reactors could be completed for SC energy | Editorials | postandcourier.com

VC Summer nuclear reactors could be completed for SC energy | Editorials | postandcourier.com
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:40 AM 0 comments

It's time for Germany to admit Merkel’s mistake on nuclear energy

It's time for Germany to admit Merkel’s mistake on nuclear energy
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:40 AM 0 comments

Monday, December 2, 2024

Amazon's nuclear energy approach: 7 big ideas

Amazon's nuclear energy approach: 7 big ideas
Posted by Michele Kearney at 4:24 PM 0 comments

Newcleo submits SMR design for UK assessment - World Nuclear News

Newcleo submits SMR design for UK assessment - World Nuclear News
Posted by Michele Kearney at 4:21 PM 0 comments

Gender Equity at the NRC Should Not Be Optional

Gender Equity at the NRC Should Not Be Optional
Posted by Michele Kearney at 4:10 PM 0 comments

Seven Reasons To Be Skeptical About SMRs (With Four Charts)

Seven Reasons To Be Skeptical About SMRs (With Four Charts)
Posted by Michele Kearney at 2:27 PM 0 comments

A New Nuclear Age

A New Nuclear Age
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USA, licenses for new nuclear reactors are approved - Telegraph - Telegraph

USA, licenses for new nuclear reactors are approved - Telegraph - Telegraph
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The Fifth Circuit’s Nuclear Decision Presents an Opportunity to Resolve Major Confusion about Major Questions, by Jack Jones - Yale Journal on Regulation

The Fifth Circuit’s Nuclear Decision Presents an Opportunity to Resolve Major Confusion about Major Questions, by Jack Jones - Yale Journal on Regulation
Posted by Michele Kearney at 2:26 PM 0 comments

No Progress on Saudi Nuclear Energy Talks with US | Neutron Bytes

No Progress on Saudi Nuclear Energy Talks with US | Neutron Bytes
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:29 PM 0 comments

U.S. spent fuel liability jumps to $44.5 billion -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

U.S. spent fuel liability jumps to $44.5 billion -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:51 AM 0 comments

America's Nuclear Renaissance Will Fuel Trump's Goal of Energy Independence | The New York Sun

America's Nuclear Renaissance Will Fuel Trump's Goal of Energy Independence | The New York Sun
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:13 AM 0 comments

Why Businesses and the Government Are Turning to Nuclear Reactors for Our Increasing Energy Demands

Why Businesses and the Government Are Turning to Nuclear Reactors for Our Increasing Energy Demands
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:13 AM 0 comments

Editorial: New nuclear should power decarbonization

Editorial: New nuclear should power decarbonization
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Nuclear Power Is Poised for a Revival But Needs a Foundation to Stand | RealClearEnergy

Nuclear Power Is Poised for a Revival But Needs a Foundation to Stand | RealClearEnergy
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:12 AM 0 comments

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Westinghouse, Core Power join forces for floating nuclear power plant - World Nuclear News

Westinghouse, Core Power join forces for floating nuclear power plant - World Nuclear News
Posted by Michele Kearney at 7:21 PM 0 comments

US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine | Reuters

US will not return nuclear weapons to Ukraine | Reuters
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Gen Zers Are Being Fired Just Months After Getting Hired – Employers Cite Lack Of Motivation, Poor Communication And Unprofessional Behavior - Benzinga

Gen Zers Are Being Fired Just Months After Getting Hired – Employers Cite Lack Of Motivation, Poor Communication And Unprofessional Behavior - Benzinga
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:47 PM 0 comments

Seven Reasons To Be Skeptical About SMRs (With Four Charts)

Seven Reasons To Be Skeptical About SMRs (With Four Charts)
Posted by Michele Kearney at 1:42 PM 0 comments
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