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

Saturday, November 29, 2025

World’s first fast-neutron nuclear reactor to power AI data centers

World’s first fast-neutron nuclear reactor to power AI data centers
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US develops advanced nuclear reactor concept with high-temp cladding

US develops advanced nuclear reactor concept with high-temp cladding
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Friday, November 28, 2025

Why Europe’s top nuclear minds are turning to China to deliver first fusion breakthrough | South China Morning Post

Why Europe’s top nuclear minds are turning to China to deliver first fusion breakthrough | South China Morning Post
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NNE vs. SMR: Which Small Nuclear Reactor Stock Has More Potential? | Nasdaq

NNE vs. SMR: Which Small Nuclear Reactor Stock Has More Potential? | Nasdaq
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NuScale: Small Modular Reactor Ahead Of Competition, Profitability Uncertain | Seeking Alpha

NuScale: Small Modular Reactor Ahead Of Competition, Profitability Uncertain | Seeking Alpha
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Unlocking the Future: Reflections on the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025 - Burges Salmon

Unlocking the Future: Reflections on the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025 - Burges Salmon
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Singapore and the US conclude cooperation agreements on nuclear energy capability building: Allen & Gledhill

Singapore and the US conclude cooperation agreements on nuclear energy capability building: Allen & Gledhill
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DOE loan for TMI restart - Nuclear Engineering International

DOE loan for TMI restart - Nuclear Engineering International
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Wisconsin lawmakers push nuclear plant tax credits | Wisconsin | thecentersquare.com

Wisconsin lawmakers push nuclear plant tax credits | Wisconsin | thecentersquare.com
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Infrastructure Planning Blog 29: The Nuclear Regulatory Review, Data Centres and Heathrow third runway - TLT LLP

Infrastructure Planning Blog 29: The Nuclear Regulatory Review, Data Centres and Heathrow third runway - TLT LLP
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Wisconsin lawmakers push nuclear plant tax credits

Wisconsin lawmakers push nuclear plant tax credits
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Nuclear Industry Wary of Trump's Massive NRC Overhaul | Energy Intelligence

Nuclear Industry Wary of Trump's Massive NRC Overhaul | Energy Intelligence
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A Sustainable Nuclear Future Requires Transparent Regulation | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A Sustainable Nuclear Future Requires Transparent Regulation | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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How to separate hype from reality in microreactors

How to separate hype from reality in microreactors
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Environmental regulations are killing nuclear power | The Spectator

Environmental regulations are killing nuclear power | The Spectator
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Opinion | It’s Time to Build Nuclear Power Plants Again - The New York Times

Opinion | It’s Time to Build Nuclear Power Plants Again - The New York Times
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India moving towards opening nuclear sector to private players, says PM - World Nuclear News

India moving towards opening nuclear sector to private players, says PM - World Nuclear News
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Rolls-Royce SMR and ÚJV Řež deepen collaboration - World Nuclear News

Rolls-Royce SMR and ÚJV Řež deepen collaboration - World Nuclear News
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Restart of two Taiwanese plants feasible, ministry says - World Nuclear News

Restart of two Taiwanese plants feasible, ministry says - World Nuclear News
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Lessons From Los Alamos | Foreign Affairs

Lessons From Los Alamos | Foreign Affairs
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Micro nuclear reactor targets 100-MW power for AI data centers

Micro nuclear reactor targets 100-MW power for AI data centers
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China Forms a 10-Nation Fusion Energy Alliance - Heatmap News

China Forms a 10-Nation Fusion Energy Alliance - Heatmap News
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Why Europe’s top nuclear minds are turning to China to deliver first fusion breakthrough | South China Morning Post

Why Europe’s top nuclear minds are turning to China to deliver first fusion breakthrough | South China Morning Post
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US lab reveals secrets to nuclear fusion fuel target survival

US lab reveals secrets to nuclear fusion fuel target survival
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US Utilities Should Join Forces In ‘Consortium Approach’ As Momentum For Nuclear Renaissance Grows

US Utilities Should Join Forces In ‘Consortium Approach’ As Momentum For Nuclear Renaissance Grows
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The Demise of the Climate Apocalypse | RealClearEnergy

The Demise of the Climate Apocalypse | RealClearEnergy
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AI: The New Nuclear Option | RealClearEnergy

AI: The New Nuclear Option | RealClearEnergy
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Thursday, November 27, 2025

Conceptual design completed for Japan's FAST fusion demo project - World Nuclear News

Conceptual design completed for Japan's FAST fusion demo project - World Nuclear News
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Kyrgyzstan considering possible Russian SMR plant - World Nuclear News

Kyrgyzstan considering possible Russian SMR plant - World Nuclear News
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(213) How many #datacenters are spread across the country? - YouTube

(213) How many #datacenters are spread across the country? - YouTube
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Utah Wants to Lead America’s Nuclear Renaissance | RealClearEnergy

Utah Wants to Lead America’s Nuclear Renaissance | RealClearEnergy
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ABD'li nükleer fizikçi uyardı: Denemeler en çok Rusya'ya yarar - Harici

ABD'li nükleer fizikçi uyardı: Denemeler en çok Rusya'ya yarar - Harici
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

X-energy Lands $700 Million Nuclear Deal to Scale SMRs Across the U.S. and U.K. • Carbon Credits

X-energy Lands $700 Million Nuclear Deal to Scale SMRs Across the U.S. and U.K. • Carbon Credits
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General Atomics Finalizes Concept for New Fast Reactor Design | Department of Energy

General Atomics Finalizes Concept for New Fast Reactor Design | Department of Energy
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Army announces next steps on Janus Program for next-generation nuclear energy | Article | The United States Army

Army announces next steps on Janus Program for next-generation nuclear energy | Article | The United States Army
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Nuclear power enjoys growing interest, but can it deliver? | S&P Global

Nuclear power enjoys growing interest, but can it deliver? | S&P Global
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US to Own Nuclear Reactors Stemming From Japan's $550 Billion Pledge | Financial Post

US to Own Nuclear Reactors Stemming From Japan's $550 Billion Pledge | Financial Post
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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
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X-energy Closes Upsized $700 Million Series C-1 Financing Round to Accelerate the Development of Advanced Small Modular Nuclear Technology — X-energy

X-energy Closes Upsized $700 Million Series C-1 Financing Round to Accelerate the Development of Advanced Small Modular Nuclear Technology — X-energy
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Siemens: Why AI is Essential for Grid Transformation | Energy Magazine

Siemens: Why AI is Essential for Grid Transformation | Energy Magazine
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Asian Development Bank to start investing in nuclear - World Nuclear News

Asian Development Bank to start investing in nuclear - World Nuclear News
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Google Cloud and Westinghouse detail AI system for nuclear power plant construction - DCD

Google Cloud and Westinghouse detail AI system for nuclear power plant construction - DCD
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How Nuclear Technology Tackles Plastic Pollution

How Nuclear Technology Tackles Plastic Pollution
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Navigating the Grid’s Perfect Storm: Building a Resilient and Reliable Power System | The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

Navigating the Grid’s Perfect Storm: Building a Resilient and Reliable Power System | The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
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The Article 5 Illusion - CounterPunch.org

The Article 5 Illusion - CounterPunch.org
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Dan’s Idaho Chili | Neutron Bytes

Dan’s Idaho Chili | Neutron Bytes
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Explaining US Strategy Toward Venezuela - Geopolitical Futures

Explaining US Strategy Toward Venezuela - Geopolitical Futures
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US-Saudi ties pivot from oil to atoms | Semafor

US-Saudi ties pivot from oil to atoms | Semafor
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NRC receives construction application for isotope production reactor -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

NRC receives construction application for isotope production reactor -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Nuclear Companies Call For Europe To Build A Bold Advanced Modular Reactor Strategy Or Get Left Behind

Nuclear Companies Call For Europe To Build A Bold Advanced Modular Reactor Strategy Or Get Left Behind
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General Atomics Finalizes Concept for New Fast Reactor Design | Department of Energy

General Atomics Finalizes Concept for New Fast Reactor Design | Department of Energy
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Western states brace for a uranium boom as nation looks to recharge nuclear power industry - WyoFile

Western states brace for a uranium boom as nation looks to recharge nuclear power industry - WyoFile
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Why US–South Korea Coordination Matters for Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Energy Program - The National Interest

Why US–South Korea Coordination Matters for Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Energy Program - The National Interest
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What The U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Means… | The Breakthrough Institute

What The U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Means… | The Breakthrough Institute
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How to separate hype from reality in microreactors

How to separate hype from reality in microreactors
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Environmental regulations are killing nuclear power | The Spectator

Environmental regulations are killing nuclear power | The Spectator
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Why Europe’s top nuclear minds are turning to China to deliver first fusion breakthrough | South China Morning Post

Why Europe’s top nuclear minds are turning to China to deliver first fusion breakthrough | South China Morning Post
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Amazon reveals plan for 960 MW small modular nuclear facility in Washington state

Amazon reveals plan for 960 MW small modular nuclear facility in Washington state
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Westinghouse And Google Join Forces On AI To Speed Up Nuclear Construction

Westinghouse And Google Join Forces On AI To Speed Up Nuclear Construction
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US small reactor developers face challenges in Europe | Reuters

US small reactor developers face challenges in Europe | Reuters
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AI Helping Erase the Nuclear Energy Deployment Gap | RealClearEnergy

AI Helping Erase the Nuclear Energy Deployment Gap | RealClearEnergy
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The Role of Nuclear Energy in the New Cold War - The National Interest

The Role of Nuclear Energy in the New Cold War - The National Interest
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Why US–South Korea Coordination Matters for Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Energy Program - The National Interest

Why US–South Korea Coordination Matters for Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Energy Program - The National Interest
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What The U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Means… | The Breakthrough Institute

What The U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Means… | The Breakthrough Institute
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Betrayed by western snapback: Iran dumps IAEA deal

Betrayed by western snapback: Iran dumps IAEA deal
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State of Idaho seeks to become ‘preferred destination’ for nuclear energy investment

State of Idaho seeks to become ‘preferred destination’ for nuclear energy investment
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Oklo Announces U.S. Department of Energy Approval for Nuclear Safety Design Agreement of Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility

Oklo Announces U.S. Department of Energy Approval for Nuclear Safety Design Agreement of Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility
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Nuclear energy is key to American leadership in space - SpaceNews

Nuclear energy is key to American leadership in space - SpaceNews
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Advanced nuclear reactors will secure U.S. military energy resilience

Advanced nuclear reactors will secure U.S. military energy resilience
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US energy secretary says biggest use of loan office will be for nuclear power plants | Reuters

US energy secretary says biggest use of loan office will be for nuclear power plants | Reuters
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Can the U.S. Make Big Nuclear Reactors? - WSJ

Can the U.S. Make Big Nuclear Reactors? - WSJ
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Trump signs executive order launching Genesis Mission AI project

Trump signs executive order launching Genesis Mission AI project
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Unlocking the Potential of Spent Nuclear Fuel - Renewed Interest in Reprocessing and Recycling in the United States | Womble Bond Dickinson - JDSupra

Unlocking the Potential of Spent Nuclear Fuel - Renewed Interest in Reprocessing and Recycling in the United States | Womble Bond Dickinson - JDSupra
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X-energy Gets $700 Million Backing As Investors Bet On Advanced Nuclear Deployment

X-energy Gets $700 Million Backing As Investors Bet On Advanced Nuclear Deployment
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X-energy scores $700M investment to make SMR dream come true • The Register

X-energy scores $700M investment to make SMR dream come true • The Register
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A Sustainable Nuclear Future Requires Transparent Regulation | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A Sustainable Nuclear Future Requires Transparent Regulation | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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US Army microreactors set to boost wider nuclear industry | Reuters

US Army microreactors set to boost wider nuclear industry | Reuters
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The Nuclear Power Entrepreneurs Getting Rich From AI

The Nuclear Power Entrepreneurs Getting Rich From AI
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IAEA warns of safety importance of substations - World Nuclear News

IAEA warns of safety importance of substations - World Nuclear News
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Aalo Atomics and Microsoft collaborate on AI tools for new nuclear - World Nuclear News

Aalo Atomics and Microsoft collaborate on AI tools for new nuclear - World Nuclear News
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Constellation secures USD1 billion loan for reactor restart - World Nuclear News

Constellation secures USD1 billion loan for reactor restart - World Nuclear News
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US Army names potential microreactor sites - World Nuclear News

US Army names potential microreactor sites - World Nuclear News
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Nuclear energy can power Russia’s AI, says Putin - World Nuclear News

Nuclear energy can power Russia’s AI, says Putin - World Nuclear News
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Rosatom to 3D-print equipment elements for SMR - World Nuclear News

Rosatom to 3D-print equipment elements for SMR - World Nuclear News
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Building work starts at US SMR fuel plant - World Nuclear News

Building work starts at US SMR fuel plant - World Nuclear News
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Dauren Sarsenbayev: Working to eliminate barriers in the adoption of nuclear energy | MIT NSE

Dauren Sarsenbayev: Working to eliminate barriers in the adoption of nuclear energy | MIT NSE
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Monday, November 24, 2025

US Navy nuclear veterans maintain reactor safety to power innovation

US Navy nuclear veterans maintain reactor safety to power innovation
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Trump's Westinghouse nuclear deal comes with unresolved questions | Latitude Media

Trump's Westinghouse nuclear deal comes with unresolved questions | Latitude Media
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Impact Study By Allseas Shows SMR Technology Offers Major Strategic Opportunities | Ocean News & Technology

Impact Study By Allseas Shows SMR Technology Offers Major Strategic Opportunities | Ocean News & Technology
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TerraPower Natrium Reactor on the Grid by 2031 | Neutron Bytes

TerraPower Natrium Reactor on the Grid by 2031 | Neutron Bytes
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Can AI deliver nuclear on time and on budget? These companies think so. -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Can AI deliver nuclear on time and on budget? These companies think so. -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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Trump wants new nuclear power. So far, it’s all… | Canary Media

Trump wants new nuclear power. So far, it’s all… | Canary Media
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The Nuclear Power Entrepreneurs Getting Rich From AI

The Nuclear Power Entrepreneurs Getting Rich From AI
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US small reactor developers face challenges in Europe | Reuters

US small reactor developers face challenges in Europe | Reuters
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The World Energy Outlook and the Future of the Clean Energy Transition

The World Energy Outlook and the Future of the Clean Energy Transition
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AI Helping Erase the Nuclear Energy Deployment Gap | RealClearEnergy

AI Helping Erase the Nuclear Energy Deployment Gap | RealClearEnergy
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The Role of Nuclear Energy in the New Cold War - The National Interest

The Role of Nuclear Energy in the New Cold War - The National Interest
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UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says

UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says
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A Recent Attack on TAC Falls Flat - The American Conservative

A Recent Attack on TAC Falls Flat - The American Conservative
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Brazil aims to start construction of Centena repository in 2026 - World Nuclear News

Brazil aims to start construction of Centena repository in 2026 - World Nuclear News
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Trump Backs Three Mile Island Revival - Heatmap News

Trump Backs Three Mile Island Revival - Heatmap News
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The World’s First Thorium Molten Salt Reactor | OilPrice.com

The World’s First Thorium Molten Salt Reactor | OilPrice.com
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Trump's 28 Point Plan, EU Left Out in a Tither

Trump's 28 Point Plan, EU Left Out in a Tither
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