Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

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

Friday, August 15, 2025

Russia’s Summit Preparation Sends an Unmistakable Message to Washington and the World

Russia’s Summit Preparation Sends an Unmistakable Message to Washington and the World

Terrestrial Energy Selected for DOE Office of Nuclear Energy Advanced Reactor Pilot Program for Accelerated Development

Terrestrial Energy Selected for DOE Office of Nuclear Energy Advanced Reactor Pilot Program for Accelerated Development

Despite a massive wildfire, Diablo Canyon produces reliable power

Despite a massive wildfire, Diablo Canyon produces reliable power

The future of US hyperscale data centers | McKinsey

The future of US hyperscale data centers | McKinsey

North Carolina Collaboratory is funding a future of advanced reactors -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

North Carolina Collaboratory is funding a future of advanced reactors -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

The Race to Shrink Reactors and Grow Nuclear Power - Bloomberg

The Race to Shrink Reactors and Grow Nuclear Power - Bloomberg

Big Tech’s A.I. Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Bills for Everyone - The New York Times

Big Tech’s A.I. Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Bills for Everyone - The New York Times

Nuclear fuel crisis could foil industry’s US revival - E&E News by POLITICO

Nuclear fuel crisis could foil industry’s US revival - E&E News by POLITICO

Shift Key Summer School: How Do Power Markets Work? - Heatmap News

Shift Key Summer School: How Do Power Markets Work? - Heatmap News

“Going Nuclear” makes the case for an atomic renaissance - Big Think

“Going Nuclear” makes the case for an atomic renaissance - Big Think

Thursday, August 14, 2025

CA is short on options to curb its soaring electricity costs | Opinion

CA is short on options to curb its soaring electricity costs | Opinion

US kickstarts small nuclear reactors program | Semafor

US kickstarts small nuclear reactors program | Semafor

Energy company makes breakthrough in quest to build miniature nuclear reactors: 'Already validated'

Energy company makes breakthrough in quest to build miniature nuclear reactors: 'Already validated'

Nuclear fuel crisis could foil industry’s US revival - E&E News by POLITICO

Nuclear fuel crisis could foil industry’s US revival - E&E News by POLITICO

Virginia’s energy future can’t wait. We need nuclear and clean gas now. - Cardinal News

Virginia’s energy future can’t wait. We need nuclear and clean gas now. - Cardinal News

National Lab Starts Examination of GE Vernova’s Advanced Nuclear Fuel | Department of Energy

National Lab Starts Examination of GE Vernova’s Advanced Nuclear Fuel | Department of Energy

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Moves Forward with NEPA Overhaul | Insights | Holland & Knight

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Moves Forward with NEPA Overhaul | Insights | Holland & Knight

PJM launches fast-track push to set rules for adding data centers | Utility Dive

PJM launches fast-track push to set rules for adding data centers | Utility Dive

NextEra updates NRC on Duane Arnold plans - World Nuclear News

NextEra updates NRC on Duane Arnold plans - World Nuclear News

NASA plan for nuclear reactors on moon raises legal questions, experts say - The Washington Post

NASA plan for nuclear reactors on moon raises legal questions, experts say - The Washington Post

Nuclear fuel crisis could foil industry’s US revival - E&E News by POLITICO

Nuclear fuel crisis could foil industry’s US revival - E&E News by POLITICO

The Race to Shrink Reactors and Grow Nuclear Power - Bloomberg

The Race to Shrink Reactors and Grow Nuclear Power - Bloomberg

Oklo Selected for Three Projects Under U.S. Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program

Oklo Selected for Three Projects Under U.S. Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program

Air Force To Use Wyoming-Made Portable Nuclear Reactors To Power Bases | Cowboy State Daily

Air Force To Use Wyoming-Made Portable Nuclear Reactors To Power Bases | Cowboy State Daily

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

China’s Fusion Reactor Stuns Scientists As "100 Million Feels Like The Start" In World-First Artificial Sun Energy Milestone

China’s Fusion Reactor Stuns Scientists As "100 Million Feels Like The Start" In World-First Artificial Sun Energy Milestone

Energy company makes breakthrough in quest to build miniature nuclear reactors: 'Already validated'

Energy company makes breakthrough in quest to build miniature nuclear reactors: 'Already validated'

Scaling Intelligence: The Exponential Growth of AI’s Power Needs - 94532-000000003002033669.pdf

Scaling Intelligence: The Exponential Growth of AI’s Power Needs - 94532-000000003002033669.pdf

Nuclear Power Output Quietly Sets A New Record

Nuclear Power Output Quietly Sets A New Record

How a $27 Billion Baltic Railway Will Fortify NATO Against Russia

How a $27 Billion Baltic Railway Will Fortify NATO Against Russia

Why Russia Is Building a $25 Billion Nuclear Power Plant in a NATO Country

Why Russia Is Building a $25 Billion Nuclear Power Plant in a NATO Country

AI’s power needs are growing exponentially | Latitude Media

AI’s power needs are growing exponentially | Latitude Media

United States: TVA in Political Crosshairs That Could Thwart Newbuild Ambitions | Energy Intelligence

United States: TVA in Political Crosshairs That Could Thwart Newbuild Ambitions | Energy Intelligence

Department of Energy Announces Initial Selections for New Reactor Pilot Program | Department of Energy

Department of Energy Announces Initial Selections for New Reactor Pilot Program | Department of Energy

Monday, August 11, 2025

The Satanic Nature Of The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - micheletkearney@gmail.com - Gmail

The Satanic Nature Of The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - micheletkearney@gmail.com - Gmail

Disinformation and the Dropping of the Atomic Bombs - VDH’s Blade of Perseus

Disinformation and the Dropping of the Atomic Bombs - VDH’s Blade of Perseus

Uranium enrichment facility planned for Paducah Kentucky site

Uranium enrichment facility planned for Paducah Kentucky site

Air Force To Use Wyoming-Made Portable Nuclear Reactors To Power Bases | Cowboy State Daily

Air Force To Use Wyoming-Made Portable Nuclear Reactors To Power Bases | Cowboy State Daily

Survey Work Begins in Kazakhstan for Russia-Built Nuclear Power Plant – The Diplomat

Survey Work Begins in Kazakhstan for Russia-Built Nuclear Power Plant – The Diplomat

Korea, Vietnam to join hands for energy, nuclear power cooperation - The Korea Times

Korea, Vietnam to join hands for energy, nuclear power cooperation - The Korea Times

As AI drives a new nuclear era, US tech giants and China reshape global power | Middle East Eye

As AI drives a new nuclear era, US tech giants and China reshape global power | Middle East Eye

Radiant in Deal to Deliver Its Microreactor to USAF | Neutron Bytes

Radiant in Deal to Deliver Its Microreactor to USAF | Neutron Bytes

Pronuclear Laws Sweep Through US State Legislatures | Energy Intelligence

Pronuclear Laws Sweep Through US State Legislatures | Energy Intelligence

The Nuclear Power Dealmaking Boom Is Real - Heatmap News

The Nuclear Power Dealmaking Boom Is Real - Heatmap News

POLITICO Pro | Article | New York considers subsidizing upstate nuclear plants until 2050

POLITICO Pro | Article | New York considers subsidizing upstate nuclear plants until 2050

Dr. Royal’s: “How I Haven’t Stopped Worrying and Still Don’t Love the Bomb” - The Catholic Thing

Dr. Royal’s: “How I Haven’t Stopped Worrying and Still Don’t Love the Bomb” - The Catholic Thing