Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

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

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Artificial intelligence is bringing nuclear power back from the dead — maybe even in California | Featured | ivpressonline.com

Artificial intelligence is bringing nuclear power back from the dead — maybe even in California | Featured | ivpressonline.com
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Niger, stolen billions and the uranium-fuelled lights of Paris — Solidarity

Niger, stolen billions and the uranium-fuelled lights of Paris — Solidarity
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Trump’s executive orders cause hesitation, confusion for clean energy developers | Utility Dive

Trump’s executive orders cause hesitation, confusion for clean energy developers | Utility Dive
Posted by Michele Kearney at 11:16 AM 0 comments

Generator, advanced nuclear stocks reel as low-cost DeepSeek chills AI load growth outlook | Utility Dive

Generator, advanced nuclear stocks reel as low-cost DeepSeek chills AI load growth outlook | Utility Dive
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Friday, January 31, 2025

U.S. nuclear generators import nearly all the uranium concentrate they use - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

U.S. nuclear generators import nearly all the uranium concentrate they use - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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US to deploy molten salt reactors to turn wastewater into freshwater

US to deploy molten salt reactors to turn wastewater into freshwater
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Large Reactors Poised to Lead the Nuclear Power Expansion as Small Modular Reactors Advance | IAEA

Large Reactors Poised to Lead the Nuclear Power Expansion as Small Modular Reactors Advance | IAEA
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Update 272 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine | IAEA

Update 272 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine | IAEA
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This is Not the Deep Seek You Are Looking For | Neutron Bytes

This is Not the Deep Seek You Are Looking For | Neutron Bytes
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Three Mile Island owner defends safety record and planning of restart | WITF

Three Mile Island owner defends safety record and planning of restart | WITF
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Five Things to Know About Power Supply to Data Centers | Insights | Sidley Austin LLP

Five Things to Know About Power Supply to Data Centers | Insights | Sidley Austin LLP
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Michigan to restart decommissioned nuclear power plant | Grist

Michigan to restart decommissioned nuclear power plant | Grist
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Going Nuclear: A Sustainable Solution to Rising Energy Demand | Womble Bond Dickinson - JDSupra

Going Nuclear: A Sustainable Solution to Rising Energy Demand | Womble Bond Dickinson - JDSupra
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drones threaten nuclear power plants counter drone part 3 - DRONELIFE

drones threaten nuclear power plants counter drone part 3 - DRONELIFE
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Iran’s alarming nuclear dash will soon test Donald Trump

Iran’s alarming nuclear dash will soon test Donald Trump
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Opinion | Trump’s strange obsession with William McKinley

Opinion | Trump’s strange obsession with William McKinley
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US to turn wastewater into freshwater with nuclear power

US to turn wastewater into freshwater with nuclear power
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Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Astounding Energy Density of U238 Per Can of Beer | Neutron Bytes

The Astounding Energy Density of U238 Per Can of Beer | Neutron Bytes
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Independent nuclear waste board members asked to resign -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Independent nuclear waste board members asked to resign -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Canada, Poland sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement - World Nuclear News

Canada, Poland sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement - World Nuclear News
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FERC in Focus: Consumers, reliability and states are FERC’s top priorities, Chairman Christie says | Utility Dive

FERC in Focus: Consumers, reliability and states are FERC’s top priorities, Chairman Christie says | Utility Dive
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Why China’s recent nuclear fusion breakthrough is significant | Explained News - The Indian Express

Why China’s recent nuclear fusion breakthrough is significant | Explained News - The Indian Express
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Helion raises $425M to help build a fusion reactor for Microsoft | TechCrunch

Helion raises $425M to help build a fusion reactor for Microsoft | TechCrunch
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‘Game changer’? What ‘DeepSeek’ AI means for electricity. - E&E News by POLITICO

‘Game changer’? What ‘DeepSeek’ AI means for electricity. - E&E News by POLITICO
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Energy sector assesses DeepSeek fallout

Energy sector assesses DeepSeek fallout
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Has DeepSeek Popped The “Mini Nuke” Bubble For AI Power?

Has DeepSeek Popped The “Mini Nuke” Bubble For AI Power?
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:20 AM 0 comments

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Small Nuclear Reactor Revolution Is Underway | OilPrice.com

The Small Nuclear Reactor Revolution Is Underway | OilPrice.com
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The Doomsday Clock has been adjusted – and, look, it's not good news

The Doomsday Clock has been adjusted – and, look, it's not good news
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:39 AM 0 comments

The Small Nuclear Reactor Revolution Is Underway | OilPrice.com

The Small Nuclear Reactor Revolution Is Underway | OilPrice.com
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U.S. Energy Independence—Let's Recycle Our Nuclear Waste

U.S. Energy Independence—Let's Recycle Our Nuclear Waste
Posted by Michele Kearney at 8:36 AM 0 comments

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

How to make small modular reactors more cost-effective | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

How to make small modular reactors more cost-effective | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:24 AM 0 comments

Affordability Is Key to Nuclear Power’s Big Future | Bechtel

Affordability Is Key to Nuclear Power’s Big Future | Bechtel
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(24) 4 signs of a new era for nuclear energy | LinkedIn

(24) 4 signs of a new era for nuclear energy | LinkedIn
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Letter by Concerned Diplomats, Academics and Foreign Policy Professionals about the War in Ukraine

Letter by Concerned Diplomats, Academics and Foreign Policy Professionals about the War in Ukraine
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:42 AM 0 comments

NUREG/KM-0009, "Historical Review and Observations of Defense-in-Depth." - ML16104A071.pdf

NUREG/KM-0009, "Historical Review and Observations of Defense-in-Depth." - ML16104A071.pdf
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History 101 | NRC.gov

History 101 | NRC.gov
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Defense In Depth - A War For Safety | NRC.gov

Defense In Depth - A War For Safety | NRC.gov
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TVA selects Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi as SMR partners -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

TVA selects Bechtel, Sargent & Lundy, and GE Hitachi as SMR partners -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:24 AM 0 comments

Monday, January 27, 2025

Germany’s Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B - WSJ

Germany’s Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B - WSJ
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CGNP's Opposition to the WWGPI - by Gene Nelson, Ph.D.

CGNP's Opposition to the WWGPI - by Gene Nelson, Ph.D.
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Protesting California's Ongoing Nuclear to Coal Transition - Part 2

Protesting California's Ongoing Nuclear to Coal Transition - Part 2
Posted by Michele Kearney at 12:54 PM 0 comments

(24) An Explication on the “What if Germany had invested in nuclear power?" article | LinkedIn

(24) An Explication on the “What if Germany had invested in nuclear power?" article | LinkedIn
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Historical mistake – Think beyond the obvious

Historical mistake – Think beyond the obvious
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UMich NERS builds online platform to promote AI applications in nuclear engineering -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

UMich NERS builds online platform to promote AI applications in nuclear engineering -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Supreme Court urged to uphold ruling against Texas SNF storage site -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Supreme Court urged to uphold ruling against Texas SNF storage site -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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South Korea Doesn’t Want North Korea Labeled as a Nuclear Power. It’s Causing Friction With the United States. | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

South Korea Doesn’t Want North Korea Labeled as a Nuclear Power. It’s Causing Friction With the United States. | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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The reactionary turn against nuclear power - spiked

The reactionary turn against nuclear power - spiked
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Top cases now before the US Supreme Court | Reuters

Top cases now before the US Supreme Court | Reuters
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How to make small modular reactors more cost-effective | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

How to make small modular reactors more cost-effective | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Posted by Michele Kearney at 11:29 AM 0 comments

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Santee Cooper Plans to Bring V C Summer Back from the Dead | Neutron Bytes

Santee Cooper Plans to Bring V C Summer Back from the Dead | Neutron Bytes
Posted by Michele Kearney at 5:22 PM 0 comments

Trump wants nuclear weapons reduction talks with Russia and China

Trump wants nuclear weapons reduction talks with Russia and China
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:02 AM 0 comments

Constellation & Calpine's Impact on US Clean Energy | Sustainability Magazine

Constellation & Calpine's Impact on US Clean Energy | Sustainability Magazine
Posted by Michele Kearney at 10:01 AM 0 comments

Canada offers nuclear reactor with 15-year fuel cycle for licensing

Canada offers nuclear reactor with 15-year fuel cycle for licensing
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:57 AM 0 comments

Putin Ally Issues Warning on Risks of War Between Nuclear Powers - Newsweek

Putin Ally Issues Warning on Risks of War Between Nuclear Powers - Newsweek
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:52 AM 0 comments

Contractor selected, planning begins for TVA's Clinch River Nuclear project | wbir.com

Contractor selected, planning begins for TVA's Clinch River Nuclear project | wbir.com
Posted by Michele Kearney at 9:45 AM 0 comments
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