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

Saturday, November 15, 2025

US Counties With The Most Data Centers - Climate Crisis 247

US Counties With The Most Data Centers - Climate Crisis 247

Eight Slides on the Future of Electricity Prices

Eight Slides on the Future of Electricity Prices

Coal Is America’s Least Reliable Energy Source, New Data Says - Heatmap News

Coal Is America’s Least Reliable Energy Source, New Data Says - Heatmap News

US nuclear reactor loads advanced accident-tolerant fuel for third run

US nuclear reactor loads advanced accident-tolerant fuel for third run

Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid

Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid

AI Data Centers Are Hiking Electricity Costs in Some States

AI Data Centers Are Hiking Electricity Costs in Some States

World's largest nuclear reactor receives critical equipment from US lab: 'Such a powerful machine'

World's largest nuclear reactor receives critical equipment from US lab: 'Such a powerful machine'

California data centers rapidly increasing energy use, report finds

California data centers rapidly increasing energy use, report finds

California data centers rapidly increasing energy use, report finds

California data centers rapidly increasing energy use, report finds

PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions

PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions

This utility exec is powering the data center boom - POLITICO

This utility exec is powering the data center boom - POLITICO

Cooper Nuclear Station - License Renewal Application | Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Cooper Nuclear Station - License Renewal Application | Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Mike Kramer: Navigating power deals in the new data economy -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Mike Kramer: Navigating power deals in the new data economy -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Pennsylvania Abandons its Leading Climate Policy - Heatmap News

Pennsylvania Abandons its Leading Climate Policy - Heatmap News

TVA is first US utility to apply for an SMR construction permit | Utility Dive

TVA is first US utility to apply for an SMR construction permit | Utility Dive

bne IntelliNews - China unveils world’s first thorium-powered container ship

bne IntelliNews - China unveils world’s first thorium-powered container ship

Combining nuclear waste disposal with mobile energy generation

Combining nuclear waste disposal with mobile energy generation

Friday, November 14, 2025

Six Ways Nuclear Science and Technology Help Protect the Environment

Six Ways Nuclear Science and Technology Help Protect the Environment

Saudi Nuclear Posture After the 12-Day War

Saudi Nuclear Posture After the 12-Day War

Voices for Nuclear - by Meredith Angwin

Voices for Nuclear - by Meredith Angwin

EVWORLD.COM - Veteran Nuclear Engineer Sounds Alarm Over Michigan's Palisades Reactor

EVWORLD.COM - Veteran Nuclear Engineer Sounds Alarm Over Michigan's Palisades Reactor

The progress so far: An update on the Reactor Pilot Program -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

The progress so far: An update on the Reactor Pilot Program -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

How AI and surveillance capitalism are undermining democracy - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

How AI and surveillance capitalism are undermining democracy - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

The AI Power Trip - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

The AI Power Trip - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Algorithms of misperception: Managing nuclear risk in an AI world - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Algorithms of misperception: Managing nuclear risk in an AI world - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

President Trump's radical attack on radiation safety - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

President Trump's radical attack on radiation safety - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Trump's new radiation exposure limits could be 'catastrophic' for women and girls - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Trump's new radiation exposure limits could be 'catastrophic' for women and girls - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

NRC investigating cause of stuck coolant valve at Fermi 2 | The Blade

NRC investigating cause of stuck coolant valve at Fermi 2 | The Blade

The progress so far: An update on the Reactor Pilot Program -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

The progress so far: An update on the Reactor Pilot Program -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Trump Demands Inquiry Into Epstein’s Ties to Prominent Democrats - The New York Times

Trump Demands Inquiry Into Epstein’s Ties to Prominent Democrats - The New York Times

TVA pursues ‘historic’ gas build-out, advanced nuclear | Utility Dive

TVA pursues ‘historic’ gas build-out, advanced nuclear | Utility Dive

The Ongoing Nuclear Power (And Electricity Cost) Disaster in Europe

The Ongoing Nuclear Power (And Electricity Cost) Disaster in Europe

Environmental Law After Environmentalism - The Ecomodernist

Environmental Law After Environmentalism - The Ecomodernist

Former SpaceX engineers develop small nuclear reactors that could revolutionize energy industry: 'A major milestone'

Former SpaceX engineers develop small nuclear reactors that could revolutionize energy industry: 'A major milestone'

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Exclusive: Al Mayadeen obtains IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program | Al Mayadeen English

Exclusive: Al Mayadeen obtains IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program | Al Mayadeen English

IAEA says 'unable' to verify status of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile since 12-day war

IAEA says 'unable' to verify status of Iran's enriched uranium stockpile since 12-day war

Chris Wright: Nuclear Will Get the Most Loans | RealClearEnergy

Chris Wright: Nuclear Will Get the Most Loans | RealClearEnergy

U.S. Federal Oversight of Nuclear Reactors by NRC, DOE and DoD | NIA

U.S. Federal Oversight of Nuclear Reactors by NRC, DOE and DoD | NIA

Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Implementation of Executive Order 14300 -- ANS / Conferences / 2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo / Technical Sessions

Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Implementation of Executive Order 14300 -- ANS / Conferences / 2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo / Technical Sessions

Coastal Commission calls PG&E mitigation plan for Diablo extension insufficient - New Times San Luis Obispo

Coastal Commission calls PG&E mitigation plan for Diablo extension insufficient - New Times San Luis Obispo

Expert calls S. Korea's nuclear-powered sub acquisition 'possible' but 'long road' - The Korea Times

Expert calls S. Korea's nuclear-powered sub acquisition 'possible' but 'long road' - The Korea Times

X-energy tests TRISO-X fuel - Nuclear Engineering International

X-energy tests TRISO-X fuel - Nuclear Engineering International

Successfully Closing a Power Plant? It's All in the Details

Successfully Closing a Power Plant? It's All in the Details

Westinghouse to Get $80 Billion to Build Nuclear Reactors - IER

Westinghouse to Get $80 Billion to Build Nuclear Reactors - IER

DOE Approves Oklo's A3F Nuclear Safety Design Agreement

DOE Approves Oklo's A3F Nuclear Safety Design Agreement

Beyond Nuclear brings interim storage case back to Supreme Court -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Beyond Nuclear brings interim storage case back to Supreme Court -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Nuclear energy undergoing resurgence, former NRC chair says

Nuclear energy undergoing resurgence, former NRC chair says

AI in the Power Sector | Utility Dive

AI in the Power Sector | Utility Dive

Electricity prices to continue rise in 2026: EIA | Utility Dive

Electricity prices to continue rise in 2026: EIA | Utility Dive

TVA pursues ‘historic’ gas build-out, advanced nuclear | Utility Dive

TVA pursues ‘historic’ gas build-out, advanced nuclear | Utility Dive

Wylfa nuclear power plant plans go ahead, creating Anglesey jobs

Wylfa nuclear power plant plans go ahead, creating Anglesey jobs

Nuclear Startup Fermi Invokes Manhattan Project in AI Race | Financial Post

Nuclear Startup Fermi Invokes Manhattan Project in AI Race | Financial Post

Billions Flow to US Nuclear Sector With Payoff Still Years Away | Financial Post

Billions Flow to US Nuclear Sector With Payoff Still Years Away | Financial Post

Six Ways Nuclear Science and Technology Help Protect the Environment

Six Ways Nuclear Science and Technology Help Protect the Environment

Nuclear power is making a comeback, says IEA - World Nuclear News

Nuclear power is making a comeback, says IEA - World Nuclear News

Brazil’s microreactor project under way - World Nuclear News

Brazil’s microreactor project under way - World Nuclear News

US states take steps towards nuclear new build - World Nuclear News

US states take steps towards nuclear new build - World Nuclear News

Contract signed for pilot UK integral molten salt reactor fuel plant - World Nuclear News

Contract signed for pilot UK integral molten salt reactor fuel plant - World Nuclear News

Constellation considering doubling Calvert Cliffs nuclear capacity - World Nuclear News

Constellation considering doubling Calvert Cliffs nuclear capacity - World Nuclear News

Chinese molten salt reactor achieves conversion of thorium-uranium fuel - World Nuclear News

Chinese molten salt reactor achieves conversion of thorium-uranium fuel - World Nuclear News

UK selects Wylfa to host at least three Rolls-Royce SMRs - World Nuclear News

UK selects Wylfa to host at least three Rolls-Royce SMRs - World Nuclear News

Bill Gates' pivot on climate change escalates debate with scientists

Bill Gates' pivot on climate change escalates debate with scientists

AI's Need for Electricity Will Force Crucial Investments in Clean Energy

AI's Need for Electricity Will Force Crucial Investments in Clean Energy

IAEA Vows To Use Cop30 To Push For Nuclear Deployment And Financing Mechanisms

IAEA Vows To Use Cop30 To Push For Nuclear Deployment And Financing Mechanisms

Six Ways Nuclear Science and Technology Help Protect the Environment

Six Ways Nuclear Science and Technology Help Protect the Environment

US electric utilities entering investment ‘super-cycle,’ says Morningstar DBRS | Utility Dive

US electric utilities entering investment ‘super-cycle,’ says Morningstar DBRS | Utility Dive

Uranium market prices reflect higher demand -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Uranium market prices reflect higher demand -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Nuclear Energy Seeing ‘Revival In Fortunes’ That Could See Reactor Capacity Grow By 70%

Nuclear Energy Seeing ‘Revival In Fortunes’ That Could See Reactor Capacity Grow By 70%

$80 Billion Nuclear Bet Won’t Power AI Boom for at Least a Decade - Bloomberg

$80 Billion Nuclear Bet Won’t Power AI Boom for at Least a Decade - Bloomberg

NY plans to build a nuclear power plant. The North Country wants to make its case | NCPR News

NY plans to build a nuclear power plant. The North Country wants to make its case | NCPR News

UK Chooses Wylfa For First SMRs And Announces Start Of Site Selection For New Large-Scale Nuclear Plants

UK Chooses Wylfa For First SMRs And Announces Start Of Site Selection For New Large-Scale Nuclear Plants

US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors | Nuclear power | The Guardian

US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors | Nuclear power | The Guardian

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Man Who Helped Avert Nuclear Armageddon

The Man Who Helped Avert Nuclear Armageddon

[CIIE] France's Framatome Lands Orders From Chinese Nuclear Energy Firms at CIIE

[CIIE] France's Framatome Lands Orders From Chinese Nuclear Energy Firms at CIIE

Russia and India discuss potential new nuclear energy projects - World Nuclear News

Russia and India discuss potential new nuclear energy projects - World Nuclear News

Saudi Arabia and U.S. negotiating agreement on civilian nuclear technology cooperation

Saudi Arabia and U.S. negotiating agreement on civilian nuclear technology cooperation

Uranium Designated as a US Critical Mineral in the 2025 USGS List: Three Things You Need to Know Now About this Landmark Action | Foley & Lardner LLP - JDSupra

Uranium Designated as a US Critical Mineral in the 2025 USGS List: Three Things You Need to Know Now About this Landmark Action | Foley & Lardner LLP - JDSupra

America’s Nuclear Revival Will Fail Without Allies

America’s Nuclear Revival Will Fail Without Allies

Regulating Nuclear-Powered Ships on the High Seas - The National Interest

Regulating Nuclear-Powered Ships on the High Seas - The National Interest

$80 Billion Nuclear Bet Won’t Power AI Boom for at Least a Decade - Bloomberg

$80 Billion Nuclear Bet Won’t Power AI Boom for at Least a Decade - Bloomberg

Energy Department to lend most loans for nuclear power plant projects

Energy Department to lend most loans for nuclear power plant projects

From Terrorist to Tea Party - by Leon Hadar

From Terrorist to Tea Party - by Leon Hadar

ANS Winter Conference: Nuclear startups applaud DOE executive order on reactor testing -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

ANS Winter Conference: Nuclear startups applaud DOE executive order on reactor testing -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

EDF and Framatome to explore Cobalt-60 production - World Nuclear News

EDF and Framatome to explore Cobalt-60 production - World Nuclear News

UK must change approach in order to win fusion race, says report - World Nuclear News

UK must change approach in order to win fusion race, says report - World Nuclear News

Nuclear power is making a comeback, says IEA - World Nuclear News

Nuclear power is making a comeback, says IEA - World Nuclear News

Podcast: Financing new nuclear projects - World Nuclear News

Podcast: Financing new nuclear projects - World Nuclear News

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

US Army launches bold new nuclear reactor program: 'Take risk on behalf of the American people'

US Army launches bold new nuclear reactor program: 'Take risk on behalf of the American people'

CPUC: We don't need no Stinkin' Physics or Engineering

CPUC: We don't need no Stinkin' Physics or Engineering

Xcel Energy rolls out $60 billion capital spending plan | Utility Dive

Xcel Energy rolls out $60 billion capital spending plan | Utility Dive

Houston peak load to grow nearly 50% in 6 years: CenterPoint | Utility Dive

Houston peak load to grow nearly 50% in 6 years: CenterPoint | Utility Dive

AEP capital spending plan surges 33%, to $72B, in utility ‘super-cycle’ | Utility Dive

AEP capital spending plan surges 33%, to $72B, in utility ‘super-cycle’ | Utility Dive

Duke Energy five-year capital plan could exceed $100B | Utility Dive

Duke Energy five-year capital plan could exceed $100B | Utility Dive

US electric utilities entering investment ‘super-cycle,’ says Morningstar DBRS | Utility Dive

US electric utilities entering investment ‘super-cycle,’ says Morningstar DBRS | Utility Dive

Swedish industrial heavyweights agree to invest in new modular nuclear reactors

Swedish industrial heavyweights agree to invest in new modular nuclear reactors

IAEA Inspectors Visited Iranian Nuclear Sites Last Week, Foreign Ministry Says

IAEA Inspectors Visited Iranian Nuclear Sites Last Week, Foreign Ministry Says

Brookfield says hydro and nuclear are back in demand as baseload PPAs shift to firm power

Brookfield says hydro and nuclear are back in demand as baseload PPAs shift to firm power

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

Nuclear power will receive most money from DOE loans, Chris Wright says

Nuclear power will receive most money from DOE loans, Chris Wright says

Potential sites identified for Helsinki SMR plant - World Nuclear News

Potential sites identified for Helsinki SMR plant - World Nuclear News

Westinghouse to supply fuel to Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

Westinghouse to supply fuel to Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant - World Nuclear News

Russia and India discuss potential new nuclear energy projects - World Nuclear News

Russia and India discuss potential new nuclear energy projects - World Nuclear News

French-Italian industrial partnership for Nuward SMR development - World Nuclear News

French-Italian industrial partnership for Nuward SMR development - World Nuclear News

Construction of UNITY-2 under way - World Nuclear News

Construction of UNITY-2 under way - World Nuclear News

Abundant Fuel for Abundant Reactors | The Breakthrough Institute

Abundant Fuel for Abundant Reactors | The Breakthrough Institute

Life beyond 40 - Nuclear Engineering International

Life beyond 40 - Nuclear Engineering International

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

Google & NextEra: Reviving Nuclear Energy to Power AI | AI Magazine

Google & NextEra: Reviving Nuclear Energy to Power AI | AI Magazine

NRC finishes draft supplemental EIS for Clinch River SMR site -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC finishes draft supplemental EIS for Clinch River SMR site -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Western states brace for a uranium boom as the nation looks to recharge its nuclear power industry | Texas Standard

Western states brace for a uranium boom as the nation looks to recharge its nuclear power industry | Texas Standard

Only US nuclear reactor under construction is in Chattanooga’s backyard | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Only US nuclear reactor under construction is in Chattanooga’s backyard | Chattanooga Times Free Press

ANS Winter Conference: DOE, NRC leaders stress need for speedier nuclear approval -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

ANS Winter Conference: DOE, NRC leaders stress need for speedier nuclear approval -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Chris Wright revamping Biden green bank to focus on nuclear power

Chris Wright revamping Biden green bank to focus on nuclear power

Democrats are trying to blame Republicans for rising energy prices

Democrats are trying to blame Republicans for rising energy prices

Trade Deals and a New Chapter for American Nuclear?

Trade Deals and a New Chapter for American Nuclear?

To Lead in Nuclear Energy, the U.S. and Korea Must Avoid the Reprocessing Trap

To Lead in Nuclear Energy, the U.S. and Korea Must Avoid the Reprocessing Trap

Monday, November 10, 2025

Mike Kramer: Navigating power deals in the new data economy -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Mike Kramer: Navigating power deals in the new data economy -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

From renaissance to reality: Infrastructure for a global nuclear fuel cycle -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

From renaissance to reality: Infrastructure for a global nuclear fuel cycle -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Wisconsin Data Center Water Usage and Its Effects - Circle of Blue

Wisconsin Data Center Water Usage and Its Effects - Circle of Blue

‘We must return to diplomacy’: IAEA's Grossi on Iran, Ukraine and his UN ambitions

‘We must return to diplomacy’: IAEA's Grossi on Iran, Ukraine and his UN ambitions

Coastal Commission: PG&E must save land to keep Diablo running | San Luis Obispo Tribune

Coastal Commission: PG&E must save land to keep Diablo running | San Luis Obispo Tribune

Optimizing Supply Chain Readiness for Nuclear Power Reactors

Optimizing Supply Chain Readiness for Nuclear Power Reactors

Optimizing Supply Chain Readiness for Nuclear Power Reactors

Optimizing Supply Chain Readiness for Nuclear Power Reactors

Uranium Unchained - Robert Bryce

Uranium Unchained - Robert Bryce

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

Framatome plans French TRISO fuel pilot plant - World Nuclear News

Framatome plans French TRISO fuel pilot plant - World Nuclear News

China developing thorium-powered boxship project - Splash247

China developing thorium-powered boxship project - Splash247

Westinghouse and Hungary Establish Landmark Nuclear Fuel Partnership

Westinghouse and Hungary Establish Landmark Nuclear Fuel Partnership

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

Nuclear, Natural Gas Power Generation Planned for Massive New Mexico Data Center Site

World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 Roundup: Urenco Announces Multi-Billion-Euro Uranium Enrichment Deal For Nuclear Plants In France And UK

World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 Roundup: Urenco Announces Multi-Billion-Euro Uranium Enrichment Deal For Nuclear Plants In France And UK

Terrestrial Energy, Westinghouse Sign Expanded Contract for

Terrestrial Energy, Westinghouse Sign Expanded Contract for

Utah's EnergySolutions proposes importing Canadian nuclear waste

Utah's EnergySolutions proposes importing Canadian nuclear waste

New nuclear power boom begins with old problem: Radioactive waste

New nuclear power boom begins with old problem: Radioactive waste

Brookfield sees opportunities for nuclear, hydropower | Utility Dive

Brookfield sees opportunities for nuclear, hydropower | Utility Dive

South Korea seeks US fuel for domestically built nuclear-powered submarine, official says | Reuters

South Korea seeks US fuel for domestically built nuclear-powered submarine, official says | Reuters

Republican socialism goes nuclear: Trump bets $80 billion on government-backed energy

Republican socialism goes nuclear: Trump bets $80 billion on government-backed energy

Data Centers, Trump Spark U.S. Nuclear Revival | RealClearEnergy

Data Centers, Trump Spark U.S. Nuclear Revival | RealClearEnergy

Advanced nuclear reactors will secure U.S. military energy resilience

Advanced nuclear reactors will secure U.S. military energy resilience

Nuclear Story: How The Public Falls In And Out Of Loving A Fuel

Nuclear Story: How The Public Falls In And Out Of Loving A Fuel

Trade Deals and a New Chapter for American Nuclear?

Trade Deals and a New Chapter for American Nuclear?

US government backs new nuclear investment | Wood Mackenzie

US government backs new nuclear investment | Wood Mackenzie

Possible sale of 1,000 metric tons of Niger's uranium to Russia alarms France

Possible sale of 1,000 metric tons of Niger's uranium to Russia alarms France

What the Nuke Bros Can Learn from the Navy — and What They Can’t | RealClearEnergy

What the Nuke Bros Can Learn from the Navy — and What They Can’t | RealClearEnergy