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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Drawing the Line | The Breakthrough Institute

Drawing the Line | The Breakthrough Institute

Nuclear waste, state land use top Wyoming Legislature's energy agenda - WyoFile

Nuclear waste, state land use top Wyoming Legislature's energy agenda - WyoFile

GENERAL FUSION TO BECOME FIRST PUBLICLY TRADED PURE-PLAY FUSION COMPANY THROUGH BUSINESS COMBINATION WITH SPRING VALLEY ACQUISITION CORP. III | General Fusion

GENERAL FUSION TO BECOME FIRST PUBLICLY TRADED PURE-PLAY FUSION COMPANY THROUGH BUSINESS COMBINATION WITH SPRING VALLEY ACQUISITION CORP. III | General Fusion

Westinghouse megadeal set to revitalize nuclear supply chain | Reuters

Westinghouse megadeal set to revitalize nuclear supply chain | Reuters

Nuclear reactors may soon power offshore construction vessels

Nuclear reactors may soon power offshore construction vessels

Fueling the Hyperscale Era: Russian and Chinese Control of Uranium Supply Chains — THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS REVIEW

Fueling the Hyperscale Era: Russian and Chinese Control of Uranium Supply Chains — THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS REVIEW

UK and US nuclear experts sign landmark partnership - Nuclear Industry Association

UK and US nuclear experts sign landmark partnership - Nuclear Industry Association

Global nuclear investment surges - Nuclear Engineering International

Global nuclear investment surges - Nuclear Engineering International

Jigar Shah on nuclear power and energy demand - Who's going to pay the nuclear bill?

Jigar Shah on nuclear power and energy demand

Trump Administration Official Criticizes ‘Greedy’ Nuclear Industry Request - Barron's

Trump Administration Official Criticizes ‘Greedy’ Nuclear Industry Request - Barron's

Energy Department announces effort to boost nuclear fuel supply chain

Energy Department announces effort to boost nuclear fuel supply chain

Nextera Eyes Nuclear Power Expansion As Data Center

Nextera Eyes Nuclear Power Expansion As Data Center

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

Let's start building nuclear plants already | Washington Times

Let's start building nuclear plants already | Washington Times

Opinion: Why reprocessing San Onofre nuclear waste is not a short-term fix – San Diego Union-Tribune

Opinion: Why reprocessing San Onofre nuclear waste is not a short-term fix – San Diego Union-Tribune

Nuclear energy considered to meet Washington’s rising demand | Tri-City Herald

Nuclear energy considered to meet Washington’s rising demand | Tri-City Herald

Doomsday Clock moved closer to midnight than ever before: What does this indicate? – Firstpost

Doomsday Clock moved closer to midnight than ever before: What does this indicate? – Firstpost

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Merz: Germany Really Is Dunkelf#*@ked - Robert Bryce

Merz: Germany Really Is Dunkelf#*@ked - Robert Bryce

CNIC Statement: The Nuclear Regulation Authority should implement strict regulations to ensure its independence. – Citizens' Nuclear Information Center

CNIC Statement: The Nuclear Regulation Authority should implement strict regulations to ensure its independence. – Citizens' Nuclear Information Center

Trump administration secretly loosens nuclear safety rules : NPR

Trump administration secretly loosens nuclear safety rules : NPR

NANO Nuclear Strengthens Nuclear Regulatory Licensing Team with Appointment of Michael Montecalvo as Its Licensing Director

NANO Nuclear Strengthens Nuclear Regulatory Licensing Team with Appointment of Michael Montecalvo as Its Licensing Director

Trump Nuclear State Outreach Plan Surfaces Old Waste Hurdle (1)

Trump Nuclear State Outreach Plan Surfaces Old Waste Hurdle (1)

US EIA Says Nuclear Plants Reported Few Outages In First Weeks Of 2026

US EIA Says Nuclear Plants Reported Few Outages In First Weeks Of 2026

Tennessee- Navigating Nuclear

Tennessee- Navigating Nuclear

Trump’s Nuclear Weapons Tests Threaten Breach with Europe - CounterPunch.org

Trump’s Nuclear Weapons Tests Threaten Breach with Europe - CounterPunch.org

NextEra eyes nuclear power expansion as data center pipeline grows | Reuters

NextEra eyes nuclear power expansion as data center pipeline grows | Reuters

Iran's battle for survival is the Arab world's fight too | Middle East Eye

Iran's battle for survival is the Arab world's fight too | Middle East Eye

Lawsuit May Reveal Biden's Role In Covering Up Iran Nuke Program - American Liberty News

Lawsuit May Reveal Biden's Role In Covering Up Iran Nuke Program - American Liberty News

Nuclear Power: The Giant Hole in Kathy Hochul | RealClearEnergy

Nuclear Power: The Giant Hole in Kathy Hochul | RealClearEnergy

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Don't Look North - by Meredith Angwin

Don't Look North - by Meredith Angwin

Scott Ritter: US-Iran War Imminent as Military Buildup Peaks

Scott Ritter: US-Iran War Imminent as Military Buildup Peaks

America, meet NuCorp, a mythical answer to nuclear waste woes – Orange County Register

America, meet NuCorp, a mythical answer to nuclear waste woes – Orange County Register

Shut Out of the Courtroom: When Procedure Trumps Policy in Nuclear Waste Litigation - Spencer Fane

Shut Out of the Courtroom: When Procedure Trumps Policy in Nuclear Waste Litigation - Spencer Fane

Big Tech Bets On Nuclear Power For AI Strategy Edge

Big Tech Bets On Nuclear Power For AI Strategy Edge

Fueling the Hyperscale Era: Russian and Chinese Control of Uranium Supply Chains — THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS REVIEW

Fueling the Hyperscale Era: Russian and Chinese Control of Uranium Supply Chains — THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS REVIEW

America First Legal and the State of Florida File Landmark Petition to Unleash American Energy Dominance and Lower Energy Prices for the American People - America First Legal

America First Legal and the State of Florida File Landmark Petition to Unleash American Energy Dominance and Lower Energy Prices for the American People - America First Legal

UK-US partnership for HALEU transport packages - World Nuclear News

UK-US partnership for HALEU transport packages - World Nuclear News

Oak Ridge at heart of US enrichment supply chain developments - World Nuclear News

Oak Ridge at heart of US enrichment supply chain developments - World Nuclear News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

BWXT opens Centrifuge Manufacturing Facility in Oak Ridge | Johnson City Press

BWXT opens Centrifuge Manufacturing Facility in Oak Ridge | Johnson City Press

Westinghouse megadeal set to revitalize nuclear supply chain | Reuters

Westinghouse megadeal set to revitalize nuclear supply chain | Reuters

Nuclear-powered vessels are achievable, Norwegian-led study confirms - Offshore Energy

Nuclear-powered vessels are achievable, Norwegian-led study confirms - Offshore Energy

bne IntelliNews - China brings world’s first fourth-generation pebble tech nuclear reactor online

bne IntelliNews - China brings world’s first fourth-generation pebble tech nuclear reactor online

Monday, January 26, 2026

The New Nuclear Story: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How

The New Nuclear Story: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How

Vistra approved for 20-year operations extension at Ohio nuclear plant

Vistra approved for 20-year operations extension at Ohio nuclear plant

Trump’s Davos Nuclear Endorsement Powers a Rally in Oklo, SMRs, and Atomic Stocks

Trump’s Davos Nuclear Endorsement Powers a Rally in Oklo, SMRs, and Atomic Stocks

Hochul plans for New York to build ‘nuclear backbone’ | News, Sports, Jobs - Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Hochul plans for New York to build ‘nuclear backbone’ | News, Sports, Jobs - Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Centrus to expand Oak Ridge facility -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Centrus to expand Oak Ridge facility -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Kairos Power Finalises Contract To Receive Haleu From US DOE

Kairos Power Finalises Contract To Receive Haleu From US DOE

Environmentalists sue US Nuclear Regulatory Commission - WORT-FM 89.9

Environmentalists sue US Nuclear Regulatory Commission - WORT-FM 89.9

Golden Dome is forcing the Pentagon to confront missile defense economics - SpaceNews

Golden Dome is forcing the Pentagon to confront missile defense economics - SpaceNews

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

US, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, Seoul says - CNA

US, South Korea agree to deepen cooperation on nuclear-powered subs, Seoul says - CNA

Project finance is the missing link for the nuclear buildout we need | Utility Dive

Project finance is the missing link for the nuclear buildout we need | Utility Dive

China's Top General Investigated Over Nuclear Leak, Bribery Allegations - American Liberty News

China's Top General Investigated Over Nuclear Leak, Bribery Allegations - American Liberty News

America’s newest nuclear-fuel company wants to recycle radioactive waste

America’s newest nuclear-fuel company wants to recycle radioactive waste

Denmark Considering Return To Nuclear After 40-Year Ban, Says Ministry

Denmark Considering Return To Nuclear After 40-Year Ban, Says Ministry

New York extends nuclear subsidies until midcentury - E&E News by POLITICO

New York extends nuclear subsidies until midcentury - E&E News by POLITICO

New York Partners With Ontario on Advanced Nuclear - Heatmap News

New York Partners With Ontario on Advanced Nuclear - Heatmap News

New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Nuclear Plan, Explained - Heatmap News

New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Nuclear Plan, Explained - Heatmap News

The Primes Aren’t the Real Bottleneck in U.S. Weapons Production

The Primes Aren’t the Real Bottleneck in U.S. Weapons Production

Is it Time for a Nordic Nuke?

Is it Time for a Nordic Nuke?

Sunday, January 25, 2026

China’s top general accused of giving nuclear secrets to US

China’s top general accused of giving nuclear secrets to US

OKLO Stock Price Forecast - OKLO At $87; Nuclear Bet On Meta’s 1.2 GW AI Power Deal

OKLO Stock Price Forecast - OKLO At $87; Nuclear Bet On Meta’s 1.2 GW AI Power Deal

Nuclear's Small Wonder or Grand Illusion? The High-Stakes Bet on SMRs Falters

Nuclear's Small Wonder or Grand Illusion? The High-Stakes Bet on SMRs Falters

US Energy Security Policy & Uranium Price Impact 2026

US Energy Security Policy & Uranium Price Impact 2026

U.S. Department of Energy signs additional OTAs to accelerate reactor pilot projects

U.S. Department of Energy signs additional OTAs to accelerate reactor pilot projects

General Fusion set to become first public 'pure-play' fusion company

General Fusion set to become first public 'pure-play' fusion company

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

Nuclear experts weigh in on ambitious waste facility — here's why it's important

Nuclear experts weigh in on ambitious waste facility — here's why it's important

The Engine Impact Report 2025 | The Engine

The Engine Impact Report 2025 | The Engine

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

Has Russia Finally Begun Disconnecting Ukraine's Nuclear Plants?

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes

Lawmakers want Big Tech to fund power plants on nation’s largest grid. But how?

Lawmakers want Big Tech to fund power plants on nation’s largest grid. But how?

Small nuclear reactors that can power a city being evaluated for safety

Small nuclear reactors that can power a city being evaluated for safety

Nuclear Shutdown is Called "a Mistake" by German Chancellor | Neutron Bytes

Nuclear Shutdown is Called "a Mistake" by German Chancellor | Neutron Bytes

Daily on Energy, presented by Americans for Fusion: Quote of the week, an NRC request, and brace for the cold!

Daily on Energy, presented by Americans for Fusion: Quote of the week, an NRC request, and brace for the cold!

New York PSC Moves to Provide Financial Certainty for New York’s Existing Fleet of Upstate Nuclear Power Plants | American Public Power Association

New York PSC Moves to Provide Financial Certainty for New York’s Existing Fleet of Upstate Nuclear Power Plants | American Public Power Association

Friday, January 23, 2026

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes

US firm to get uranium lower than weapons-grade for reactor Hermes

Our Nuclear Weapons Need a New Home | RealClearDefense

Our Nuclear Weapons Need a New Home | RealClearDefense

Trump hopes for nuclear licensing at warp speed - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Trump hopes for nuclear licensing at warp speed - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

Moody’s Forecasts $3 Trillion Data Center Investment by 2030

Moody’s Forecasts $3 Trillion Data Center Investment by 2030

New York extends billions in subsidies for Upstate nuclear plants - Olean Times Herald

New York extends billions in subsidies for Upstate nuclear plants - Olean Times Herald

Ukraine is battling to keep the lights on - this nuclear is vital in their fight

Ukraine is battling to keep the lights on - this nuclear is vital in their fight

Fleet-wide life extension  - Nuclear Engineering International

Fleet-wide life extension  - Nuclear Engineering International

Denmark begins study on potential use of nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

Denmark begins study on potential use of nuclear energy - World Nuclear News

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Japan Restarts Unit 6 At Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Station

Japan Restarts Unit 6 At Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Station

Doosan Enerbility to invest $207M in facilities as reactor demand rises - UPI.com

Doosan Enerbility to invest $207M in facilities as reactor demand rises - UPI.com

U.S. Department of Energy Certifies Thea Energy’s Fusion Pilot Plant Preconceptual Design - Thea Energy

U.S. Department of Energy Certifies Thea Energy’s Fusion Pilot Plant Preconceptual Design - Thea Energy

Congress passes new nuclear funding -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Congress passes new nuclear funding -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Path Forward.2026 - Path-Forward.2026.pdf

Path Forward.2026 - Path-Forward.2026.pdf

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Nuclear power gathers pace globally | Semafor

Trump fast-tracks ‘three-week’ nuclear approval for Big Tech to fuel AI race | Fortune

Trump fast-tracks ‘three-week’ nuclear approval for Big Tech to fuel AI race | Fortune

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

US magnetic control to shield fusion reactor from electron bombardment

US magnetic control to shield fusion reactor from electron bombardment

Billion-times more efficient fusion unlocked with low-frequency laser

Billion-times more efficient fusion unlocked with low-frequency laser

These Areas are the Biggest Blackout Risks in The American Electricity Grid - Climate Crisis 247

These Areas are the Biggest Blackout Risks in The American Electricity Grid - Climate Crisis 247

Tepco restarts reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, world’s largest nuclear plant - The Japan Times

Tepco restarts reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, world’s largest nuclear plant - The Japan Times

Slovakia, US sign nuclear deal for new 1,200 MWe power reactor

Slovakia, US sign nuclear deal for new 1,200 MWe power reactor

Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News

Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News

Resilience is having a moment. What does that mean for utilities? | Latitude Media

Resilience is having a moment. What does that mean for utilities? | Latitude Media

How the Tech Industry Is Responding to Data Center Backlash - Heatmap News

How the Tech Industry Is Responding to Data Center Backlash - Heatmap News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant

Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant

Nuclear power in Canada’s clean energy future | EY - Canada

Nuclear power in Canada’s clean energy future | EY - Canada

Tepco restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor - World Nuclear News

Tepco restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor - World Nuclear News

Bruce C project 'would boost GDP by CAD238 billion' - World Nuclear News

Bruce C project 'would boost GDP by CAD238 billion' - World Nuclear News

KHNP takes stake in TerraPower - World Nuclear News

KHNP takes stake in TerraPower - World Nuclear News

Cooling system tests at RA-10 multipurpose reactor - World Nuclear News

Cooling system tests at RA-10 multipurpose reactor - World Nuclear News

International safety assessments of Finnish, French SMRs - World Nuclear News

International safety assessments of Finnish, French SMRs - World Nuclear News

Exclusive: Japan’s Tiny Nuclear Reactors Are Headed to Texas - Heatmap News

Exclusive: Japan’s Tiny Nuclear Reactors Are Headed to Texas - Heatmap News

Experts issue warning about in-progress nuclear power plant: 'Exceeds the initial estimates'

Experts issue warning about in-progress nuclear power plant: 'Exceeds the initial estimates'

We are sleepwalking into nuclear catastrophe | Responsible Statecraft

We are sleepwalking into nuclear catastrophe | Responsible Statecraft

Inside Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Town (Three Mile Island) | RealClearEnergy

Inside Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Town (Three Mile Island) | RealClearEnergy

Power Brokers, by Nick Bowlin

Power Brokers, by Nick Bowlin

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push | Latitude Media

Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push | Latitude Media

US Experts Recommend Creation Of New Company To Deal With ‘Nagging Problem’ Of Nuclear Waste

US Experts Recommend Creation Of New Company To Deal With ‘Nagging Problem’ Of Nuclear Waste

FACT SHEET: The Energy Department Is Delivering On Accelerating The Deployment Of Nuclear Power | Department of Energy

FACT SHEET: The Energy Department Is Delivering On Accelerating The Deployment Of Nuclear Power | Department of Energy

Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News

Joint study validates SMR use for chemical plants - World Nuclear News

Government funding for Saskatchewan SMR test facility - World Nuclear News

Government funding for Saskatchewan SMR test facility - World Nuclear News

Amentum to be delivery partner for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News

Amentum to be delivery partner for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

National targets for new nuclear 'far exceed a tripling of global capacity' - World Nuclear News

Biggest Energy Stories of 2025 | RealClearEnergy

Biggest Energy Stories of 2025 | RealClearEnergy

Warren Buffett: AI Risks Like Nuclear Weapons | RealClearEnergy

Warren Buffett: AI Risks Like Nuclear Weapons | RealClearEnergy

Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the next two years - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the next two years - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

China starts construction of innovative nuclear project - World Nuclear News

China starts construction of innovative nuclear project - World Nuclear News

Türkiye’s First Nuclear Reactor 99% Complete, Energy Milestone Nears - Caspianpost.com

Türkiye’s First Nuclear Reactor 99% Complete, Energy Milestone Nears - Caspianpost.com

Russia threatens Ukraine nuclear power plants, ZNPP attack imminent | Fox News

Russia threatens Ukraine nuclear power plants, ZNPP attack imminent | Fox News

Washington Pivots to Gas, Coal and Nuclear for AI Baseload Power | OilPrice.com

Washington Pivots to Gas, Coal and Nuclear for AI Baseload Power | OilPrice.com

The top 10 states of nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

The top 10 states of nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

FERC approves central US grid plan for connecting AI data centers - E&E News by POLITICO

FERC approves central US grid plan for connecting AI data centers - E&E News by POLITICO

260115.Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem in the US 2026-01-15.docx - 260115.Solving-the-Nuclear-Waste-Problem-in-the-US-2026-01-15.docx.pdf

260115.Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem in the US 2026-01-15.docx - 260115.Solving-the-Nuclear-Waste-Problem-in-the-US-2026-01-15.docx.pdf

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

The SHANTI Act: A renaissance of India-US nuclear energy cooperation

The SHANTI Act: A renaissance of India-US nuclear energy cooperation

Let's start building nuclear plants already - Washington Times

Let's start building nuclear plants already - Washington Times

Monday, January 19, 2026

Theodore Postol: The Secrets of Russia's Oreshnik Missile

Theodore Postol: The Secrets of Russia's Oreshnik Missile

Artificial Intelligence Needs Nuclear Energy, and Oklo Could Deliver It | The Motley Fool

Artificial Intelligence Needs Nuclear Energy, and Oklo Could Deliver It | The Motley Fool

Viewpoint: Trump’s support for nuclear energy is a win for the climate - Genetic Literacy Project

Viewpoint: Trump’s support for nuclear energy is a win for the climate - Genetic Literacy Project

NRC sets license renewal Q&A this week - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC sets license renewal Q&A this week - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC Confirms Effective Date of Direct Final Rule Adding Conditional Sunset Dates to Certain Regulations | Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom - JDSupra

NRC Confirms Effective Date of Direct Final Rule Adding Conditional Sunset Dates to Certain Regulations | Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom - JDSupra

Does Constellation Energy’s (CEG) Massive Shelf and NRC Win Reframe Its Data Center Nuclear Thesis?

Does Constellation Energy’s (CEG) Massive Shelf and NRC Win Reframe Its Data Center Nuclear Thesis?

The Department of Energy Ends ALARA - The National Interest

The Department of Energy Ends ALARA - The National Interest

Rosatom hopes for four foreign unit start-ups in 2026 - World Nuclear News

Rosatom hopes for four foreign unit start-ups in 2026 - World Nuclear News

Slovakia and USA sign nuclear energy agreement - World Nuclear News

Slovakia and USA sign nuclear energy agreement - World Nuclear News

UK maritime nuclear consortium launched - World Nuclear News

UK maritime nuclear consortium launched - World Nuclear News

Cutting nuclear power plant costs: Argonne develops framework for smarter maintenance | Argonne National Laboratory

Cutting nuclear power plant costs: Argonne develops framework for smarter maintenance | Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory Develops Method To Help Cut ‘Millions’ From Nuclear Plant Maintenance Costs

Argonne National Laboratory Develops Method To Help Cut ‘Millions’ From Nuclear Plant Maintenance Costs

Here's what type of energy powers AI

Here's what type of energy powers AI

FACT SHEET: Trump Administration Outlines Plan To Build Big Power Plants Again | Department of Energy

FACT SHEET: Trump Administration Outlines Plan To Build Big Power Plants Again | Department of Energy

4 things to watch at DOE in 2026 - E&E News by POLITICO

4 things to watch at DOE in 2026 - E&E News by POLITICO

Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment… | The Breakthrough Institute

Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment… | The Breakthrough Institute

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

New York's Ridiculous Energy Policy | RealClearEnergy

New York's Ridiculous Energy Policy | RealClearEnergy

The Grid Is Warning Pennsylvania | RealClearEnergy

The Grid Is Warning Pennsylvania | RealClearEnergy

New York Gov. Hochul Expands Nuclear Aspirations | RealClearEnergy

New York Gov. Hochul Expands Nuclear Aspirations | RealClearEnergy

EIA: Gas Prices Down in 2026, Up in 2027 | RealClearEnergy

EIA: Gas Prices Down in 2026, Up in 2027 | RealClearEnergy

EV-Only Is COLLAPSING | RealClearEnergy

EV-Only Is COLLAPSING | RealClearEnergy

U.S. Really Wants a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030 | RealClearEnergy

U.S. Really Wants a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030 | RealClearEnergy

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants New York to build its first new nuclear power plant in decades | AP News

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants New York to build its first new nuclear power plant in decades | AP News

Trump’s rush to build nuclear reactors raises worries : NPR

Trump’s rush to build nuclear reactors raises worries : NPR

China and Russia dominate nuclear power push with 90% of new reactors - Nikkei Asia

China and Russia dominate nuclear power push with 90% of new reactors - Nikkei Asia

bne IntelliNews - Russia and China dominate global nuclear power construction

bne IntelliNews - Russia and China dominate global nuclear power construction

4 Million join Venezuela’s massive Marian procession

4 Million join Venezuela’s massive Marian procession

(346) The Plan To Kill Humanity: Total Extermination Is REAL | Drs. I. Hughes & S. Starr - YouTube

(346) The Plan To Kill Humanity: Total Extermination Is REAL | Drs. I. Hughes & S. Starr - YouTube

China begins world’s first hybrid nuclear plant for industrial steam

China begins world’s first hybrid nuclear plant for industrial steam

Israel objects to White House’s pick of leaders for ‘board of peace’ | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian

Israel objects to White House’s pick of leaders for ‘board of peace’ | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian

US firm proves deep borehole technology for reactor waste two miles down

US firm proves deep borehole technology for reactor waste two miles down

UK-made super materials to shield fusion reactors from extreme heat

UK-made super materials to shield fusion reactors from extreme heat

Court issues major ruling in US nuclear power plant's legal battle with residents: 'We feel very good'

Court issues major ruling in US nuclear power plant's legal battle with residents: 'We feel very good'

Friday, January 16, 2026

Mongolia Could Build Small Modular Reactor For New Capital City, Says Report

Mongolia Could Build Small Modular Reactor For New Capital City, Says Report

SMRs seen as promising avenue for US-Türkiye nuclear cooperation | Daily Sabah

SMRs seen as promising avenue for US-Türkiye nuclear cooperation | Daily Sabah

Palisades eyes twin SMRs - Nuclear Engineering International

Palisades eyes twin SMRs - Nuclear Engineering International

Watch More Skilled Are Workers Needed to Build Nuclear Plants, Oklo CEO Says - Bloomberg

Watch More Skilled Are Workers Needed to Build Nuclear Plants, Oklo CEO Says - Bloomberg

Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment… | The Breakthrough Institute

Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment… | The Breakthrough Institute

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

A Nuclear Power Perspective for 2026 - The National Interest

Nuclear Power’s Second Act | RealClearEnergy

Nuclear Power’s Second Act | RealClearEnergy

China Fears Japan Is Pursuing Nuclear Weapons - American Liberty News

China Fears Japan Is Pursuing Nuclear Weapons - American Liberty News

An open-source code driving innovation in nuclear and fusion energy research | Argonne National Laboratory

An open-source code driving innovation in nuclear and fusion energy research | Argonne National Laboratory

NY Gov Hochul Adds 4GW to Her Nuclear Plan | Neutron Bytes

NY Gov Hochul Adds 4GW to Her Nuclear Plan | Neutron Bytes

Why Microsoft vowed to pay its own way for power-hungry data centers | Latitude Media

Why Microsoft vowed to pay its own way for power-hungry data centers | Latitude Media

Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push | Latitude Media

Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push | Latitude Media

2026 trends: Gas turbines, Texas’ load queue, and China electrifies | Latitude Media

2026 trends: Gas turbines, Texas’ load queue, and China electrifies | Latitude Media

SILEX: Laser Enrichment Between Promise and Proliferation Risk - Nuclear Network

SILEX: Laser Enrichment Between Promise and Proliferation Risk - Nuclear Network

Report: New recommendations for nuclear waste -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Report: New recommendations for nuclear waste -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

4 things to watch at DOE in 2026 - E&E News by POLITICO

4 things to watch at DOE in 2026 - E&E News by POLITICO

US firm plans to resurrect dead nuclear plant with twin SMRs at site

US firm plans to resurrect dead nuclear plant with twin SMRs at site

New York governor sets out vision for nuclear backbone - World Nuclear News

New York governor sets out vision for nuclear backbone - World Nuclear News

Project Phoenix report backs SMR use in Slovakia - World Nuclear News

Project Phoenix report backs SMR use in Slovakia - World Nuclear News

NASA, DOE aim for nuclear reactor on moon by 2030 - World Nuclear News

NASA, DOE aim for nuclear reactor on moon by 2030 - World Nuclear News

China starts construction of innovative nuclear project - World Nuclear News

China starts construction of innovative nuclear project - World Nuclear News

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Real-life armageddon: Study shows nuclear asteroid deflection is surprisingly effective (Interesting Engineering) -

Real-life armageddon: Study shows nuclear asteroid deflection is surprisingly effective (Interesting Engineering) -

2026 will be the year of space nuclear power and surviving the lunar night - SpaceNews

2026 will be the year of space nuclear power and surviving the lunar night - SpaceNews

The Nuclear Industry’s Race Against the Clock: EPRI Experts on Fleet Optimization, SMRs, and What’s Next

The Nuclear Industry’s Race Against the Clock: EPRI Experts on Fleet Optimization, SMRs, and What’s Next

Trump wants data centers to pay for power. Will that lower electricity prices? - E&E News by POLITICO

Trump wants data centers to pay for power. Will that lower electricity prices? - E&E News by POLITICO

Department of Energy Establishes Center for Used Fuel Research at Idaho National Laboratory | Department of Energy

Department of Energy Establishes Center for Used Fuel Research at Idaho National Laboratory | Department of Energy

Is the US uranium market about to go nuclear in 2026? | Reuters

Is the US uranium market about to go nuclear in 2026? | Reuters

Nuclear waste management: Key to affordable energy

Nuclear waste management: Key to affordable energy

Why America's Nuclear Future Depends on Its Fuel Supply Chain

Why America's Nuclear Future Depends on Its Fuel Supply Chain

The High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

The High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

Meta Does It Right With Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

Meta Does It Right With Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

260115.Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem in the US 2026-01-15.docx - 260115.Solving-the-Nuclear-Waste-Problem-in-the-US-2026-01-15.docx.pdf

260115.Solving the Nuclear Waste Problem in the US 2026-01-15.docx - 260115.Solving-the-Nuclear-Waste-Problem-in-the-US-2026-01-15.docx.pdf

NuScale Proudly Supports TVA and ENTRA1 Energy Announcement of Landmark 6-Gigawatt Small Module Reactor (SMR) Deployment Program

NuScale Proudly Supports TVA and ENTRA1 Energy Announcement of Landmark 6-Gigawatt Small Module Reactor (SMR) Deployment Program

DOE kills radiation safety standard - E&E News by POLITICO

DOE kills radiation safety standard - E&E News by POLITICO

RELEASE: Breakthrough Institute… | The Breakthrough Institute

RELEASE: Breakthrough Institute… | The Breakthrough Institute

Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects, Unlocking Up to 6.6 GW to Power American Leadership in AI Innovation

Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects, Unlocking Up to 6.6 GW to Power American Leadership in AI Innovation

Skanska to produce prototype aseismic bearing for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News

Skanska to produce prototype aseismic bearing for Rolls-Royce SMR - World Nuclear News

Long-term graphite agreement strengthens X-energy supply chain - World Nuclear News

Long-term graphite agreement strengthens X-energy supply chain - World Nuclear News

Leningrad 4 given five-year life extension licence - World Nuclear News

Leningrad 4 given five-year life extension licence - World Nuclear News

Licensing of Newcleo's SMR progresses in France - World Nuclear News

Licensing of Newcleo's SMR progresses in France - World Nuclear News

Palisades eyes twin SMRs - Nuclear Engineering International

Palisades eyes twin SMRs - Nuclear Engineering International

Linn County approves Duane Arnold nuclear plant rezoning request | Iowa Public Radio

Linn County approves Duane Arnold nuclear plant rezoning request | Iowa Public Radio

DOE eliminates Eisenhower-era radiation standard to boost nuclear projects - E&E News by POLITICO

DOE eliminates Eisenhower-era radiation standard to boost nuclear projects - E&E News by POLITICO

Trump Family Push Into Fusion Nuclear Power | Communities | thesentinel.com

Trump Family Push Into Fusion Nuclear Power | Communities | thesentinel.com

NRC receives partial construction permit application for Holtec’s SMRs - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC receives partial construction permit application for Holtec’s SMRs - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

America’s new power barons: Who will rule the AI-grade megawatt megasector? | Utility Dive

America’s new power barons: Who will rule the AI-grade megawatt megasector? | Utility Dive

The US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. 'Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,' NASA chief says | Space

The US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. 'Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,' NASA chief says | Space

Bill Gates-backed Type One Energy raises $87M ahead of $250M Series B | TechCrunch

Bill Gates-backed Type One Energy raises $87M ahead of $250M Series B | TechCrunch

Palisades eyes twin SMRs - Nuclear Engineering International

Palisades eyes twin SMRs - Nuclear Engineering International

Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment… | The Breakthrough Institute

Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment… | The Breakthrough Institute

Data Centers and Coal Helped Drive Up US Emissions in 2025 | Financial Post

Data Centers and Coal Helped Drive Up US Emissions in 2025 | Financial Post

Tests confirm integrity of Deep Isolation disposal canister - World Nuclear News

Tests confirm integrity of Deep Isolation disposal canister - World Nuclear News

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Japan regulator to pause review of Chubu Electric nuclear plant, seeks report | The Straits Times

Japan regulator to pause review of Chubu Electric nuclear plant, seeks report | The Straits Times

The US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. 'Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,' NASA chief says | Space

The US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. 'Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,' NASA chief says | Space

Hochul pledges affordability push, nuclear energy expansion in State of State - Adirondack Explorer

Hochul pledges affordability push, nuclear energy expansion in State of State - Adirondack Explorer

Arabelle turbines selected for Polish plant - World Nuclear News

Arabelle turbines selected for Polish plant - World Nuclear News

Tests confirm integrity of Deep Isolation disposal canister - World Nuclear News

Tests confirm integrity of Deep Isolation disposal canister - World Nuclear News

Electric grid transformer delays show no sign of easing | Semafor

Electric grid transformer delays show no sign of easing | Semafor

Microsoft's Plan to Keep Energy Prices Down From Its Data Centers - Business Insider

Microsoft's Plan to Keep Energy Prices Down From Its Data Centers - Business Insider

US companies team up to bring nuclear microreactors to federal sites

US companies team up to bring nuclear microreactors to federal sites

China now operates world's 2nd-largest nuclear submarine fleet

China now operates world's 2nd-largest nuclear submarine fleet

Trump’s quest to kick America's ‘Iraq War syndrome’ | Responsible Statecraft

Trump’s quest to kick America's ‘Iraq War syndrome’ | Responsible Statecraft

(336) Is Thorium The Future Of Nuclear Energy? | Kirk Sorensen - YouTube

(336) Is Thorium The Future Of Nuclear Energy? | Kirk Sorensen - YouTube

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

What Constellation Energy (CEG)'s Massive Shelf Registration and Nuclear Upgrade Plan Means For Shareholders - Simply Wall St News

What Constellation Energy (CEG)'s Massive Shelf Registration and Nuclear Upgrade Plan Means For Shareholders - Simply Wall St News

Oklo Stock Rises as DOE Approves Radioisotope Pilot Using Recycled Nuclear Fuel • Carbon Credits

Oklo Stock Rises as DOE Approves Radioisotope Pilot Using Recycled Nuclear Fuel • Carbon Credits

Subcritical Systems Announces Planned Licensing Pathway for Accelerator-Driven Subcritical Energy Amplifier Under Existing NRC Regulations | Energy Magazine

Subcritical Systems Announces Planned Licensing Pathway for Accelerator-Driven Subcritical Energy Amplifier Under Existing NRC Regulations | Energy Magazine

Lawmakers Eye Nuclear Policy Ahead Of Legislative Session - West Virginia Public Broadcasting : West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Lawmakers Eye Nuclear Policy Ahead Of Legislative Session - West Virginia Public Broadcasting : West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Supreme Court rejects nuclear-waste, electric utility cases - E&E News by POLITICO

Supreme Court rejects nuclear-waste, electric utility cases - E&E News by POLITICO

The Meta-Vistra deal: A closer look -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

The Meta-Vistra deal: A closer look -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Supreme Court nixes Beyond Nuclear’s CISF challenge -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Supreme Court nixes Beyond Nuclear’s CISF challenge -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Pillsbury Advises Subcritical Systems on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Licensing Strategy for Accelerator-Driven Nuclear Technology

Pillsbury Advises Subcritical Systems on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Licensing Strategy for Accelerator-Driven Nuclear Technology

Springboard 2026: Why India's 100GW nuclear dream hinges on small modular reactors.

Springboard 2026: Why India's 100GW nuclear dream hinges on small modular reactors.

For U.S. nuclear energy future, fuel supply must not be overlooked | ENERGY

For U.S. nuclear energy future, fuel supply must not be overlooked | ENERGY

Multi-Criteria Decision Making for Decommissioning Projects

Multi-Criteria Decision Making for Decommissioning Projects

Who controls power in the AI era? | Latitude Media

Who controls power in the AI era? | Latitude Media

Second Reactor Pressure Vessel Arrives At Hinkley Point C From France

Second Reactor Pressure Vessel Arrives At Hinkley Point C From France

Agreements for potential deployment of NANO microreactors - World Nuclear News

Agreements for potential deployment of NANO microreactors - World Nuclear News

How next-generation nuclear reactors break out of the 20th-century blueprint

How next-generation nuclear reactors break out of the 20th-century blueprint

High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear | RealClearEnergy

High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear | RealClearEnergy

Rolls-Royce SMR project could kickstart EU supply chain | Reuters

Rolls-Royce SMR project could kickstart EU supply chain | Reuters

Next-gen nuclear: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026 | MIT Technology Review

Next-gen nuclear: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2026 | MIT Technology Review

Chart: How the US electricity mix changed last year | Canary Media

Chart: How the US electricity mix changed last year | Canary Media

Nuclear at heart of Kazakh plans says president - World Nuclear News

Nuclear at heart of Kazakh plans says president - World Nuclear News

China Begins Loading Fuel At Two New Hualong One Nuclear Plants

China Begins Loading Fuel At Two New Hualong One Nuclear Plants

POLITICO Pro | Article | Supreme Court rejects nuclear-waste, electric utility cases

POLITICO Pro | Article | Supreme Court rejects nuclear-waste, electric utility cases

How next-generation nuclear reactors break out of the 20th-century blueprint | MIT Technology Review

How next-generation nuclear reactors break out of the 20th-century blueprint | MIT Technology Review

Nuclear startups are back in vogue with small reactors, and big challenges | TechCrunch

Nuclear startups are back in vogue with small reactors, and big challenges | TechCrunch

Meta signs nuclear energy deals to power Prometheus AI supercluster

Meta signs nuclear energy deals to power Prometheus AI supercluster

Meta signs nuclear power agreements with Vistra, Oklo and TerraPower | Fox Business

Meta signs nuclear power agreements with Vistra, Oklo and TerraPower | Fox Business

Nuclear waste management: Key to affordable energy

Nuclear waste management: Key to affordable energy

Why America's Nuclear Future Depends on Its Fuel Supply Chain

Why America's Nuclear Future Depends on Its Fuel Supply Chain

The High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

The High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

Meta unveils nuclear deal plans with Vistra, TerraPower, Oklo

Meta unveils nuclear deal plans with Vistra, TerraPower, Oklo

META Stock: OKLO Deal Signals Nuclear Power Push as AI Strains the Grid

META Stock: OKLO Deal Signals Nuclear Power Push as AI Strains the Grid

Monday, January 12, 2026

NANO Nuclear Signs Memorandum of Understanding with

NANO Nuclear Signs Memorandum of Understanding with

Justices Stay Out Of Nuke Waste Storage Fight - Law360

Justices Stay Out Of Nuke Waste Storage Fight - Law360

To Support AI Development, the U.S. Needs to Rebuild Its Domestic Uranium Supply Chain | SupplyChainBrain

To Support AI Development, the U.S. Needs to Rebuild Its Domestic Uranium Supply Chain | SupplyChainBrain

Supreme Court Declines New Mexico Nuclear Waste Storage Case

Supreme Court Declines New Mexico Nuclear Waste Storage Case

Study Shows NuScale Power Technology Can Support Profitable, Reliable Power for Chemical Plants

Study Shows NuScale Power Technology Can Support Profitable, Reliable Power for Chemical Plants

NY's nuclear buildout push gets bid from Broome County and these others

NY's nuclear buildout push gets bid from Broome County and these others

The High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

The High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

Can nuclear fill the generation gap? - Nuclear Engineering International

Can nuclear fill the generation gap? - Nuclear Engineering International

US Energy Dept. Awards $2.7B to Expand Enriched Uranium Production Sites | Engineering News-Record

US Energy Dept. Awards $2.7B to Expand Enriched Uranium Production Sites | Engineering News-Record

U.S. House approves funding for 2 nuclear research projects with ties to Southwest Virginia - Cardinal News

U.S. House approves funding for 2 nuclear research projects with ties to Southwest Virginia - Cardinal News

Chart: How the US electricity mix changed last year | Canary Media

Chart: How the US electricity mix changed last year | Canary Media

Vistra, Meta sign long-term nuclear power deals in PJM region - Daily Energy Insider

Vistra, Meta sign long-term nuclear power deals in PJM region - Daily Energy Insider

New York Power Authority receives responses from developers, communities on nuclear RFI - Daily Energy Insider

New York Power Authority receives responses from developers, communities on nuclear RFI - Daily Energy Insider

Meta Signs Multi-Gigawatt Nuclear Deals for AI Data Centers

Meta Signs Multi-Gigawatt Nuclear Deals for AI Data Centers

Trump appoints new chair of nuclear safety agency

Trump appoints new chair of nuclear safety agency

Holtec Submits License Application to NRC for the Palisades Twin SMR-300s | Neutron Bytes

Holtec Submits License Application to NRC for the Palisades Twin SMR-300s | Neutron Bytes

TerraPower-Meta Deal Could Bring Advanced Nuclear Plant To Cheyenne | Cowboy State Daily

TerraPower-Meta Deal Could Bring Advanced Nuclear Plant To Cheyenne | Cowboy State Daily

Third Way Statement on Meta’s New Investments in Nuclear Energy | Third Way

Third Way Statement on Meta’s New Investments in Nuclear Energy | Third Way

Meta signs nuclear energy deals to power Prometheus AI supercluster

Meta signs nuclear energy deals to power Prometheus AI supercluster

Oklo Inc. - Oklo, Meta Announce Agreement in Support of 1.2 GW Nuclear Energy Development in Southern Ohio

Oklo Inc. - Oklo, Meta Announce Agreement in Support of 1.2 GW Nuclear Energy Development in Southern Ohio

Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects, Unlocking Up to 6.6 GW to Power American Leadership in AI Innovation

Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects, Unlocking Up to 6.6 GW to Power American Leadership in AI Innovation

Vistra and Meta Announce Agreements to Support Nuclear Plants in PJM and Add New Nuclear Generation to the Grid - Jan 9, 2026

Vistra and Meta Announce Agreements to Support Nuclear Plants in PJM and Add New Nuclear Generation to the Grid - Jan 9, 2026

Argentina and Brazil MoU on maritime nuclear regulation - World Nuclear News

Argentina and Brazil MoU on maritime nuclear regulation - World Nuclear News

Nuclear at heart of Kazakh plans says president - World Nuclear News

Nuclear at heart of Kazakh plans says president - World Nuclear News

Agreements for potential deployment of NANO microreactors - World Nuclear News

Agreements for potential deployment of NANO microreactors - World Nuclear News

In pictures: Second Hinkley Point C reactor vessel delivered to site - World Nuclear News

In pictures: Second Hinkley Point C reactor vessel delivered to site - World Nuclear News

US lab sees first dual-view shockwave to unlock stable nuclear fusion

US lab sees first dual-view shockwave to unlock stable nuclear fusion

The High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

The High Stakes of Sensible Regulation for New Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

Your ChatGPT Habit Could Depend on Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

Your ChatGPT Habit Could Depend on Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

China's 'artificial sun' reactor shatters major fusion limit — a step closer to near-limitless clean energy | Live Science

China's 'artificial sun' reactor shatters major fusion limit — a step closer to near-limitless clean energy | Live Science

Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment Still Won’t Deliver Nuclear Fuel

Why Billions for Uranium Enrichment Still Won’t Deliver Nuclear Fuel

Meta just bought enough nuclear to power 5 million homes

Meta just bought enough nuclear to power 5 million homes

ANP201 TR CANES.pdf

ANP201 TR CANES.pdf

Illinois lifts moratorium on new large nuclear reactors -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Illinois lifts moratorium on new large nuclear reactors -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects, Unlocking Up to 6.6 GW to Power American Leadership in AI Innovation

Meta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects, Unlocking Up to 6.6 GW to Power American Leadership in AI Innovation

Saturday, January 10, 2026

The End of a Dream? - Real Scott Ritter

The End of a Dream? - Real Scott Ritter

TerraPower and Meta Enter Agreement for 8 Natrium® Advanced Nuclear Plants

TerraPower and Meta Enter Agreement for 8 Natrium® Advanced Nuclear Plants

Meta strikes 6.6 GW nuclear deal to fuel its AI ‘supercluster’ | Latitude Media

Meta strikes 6.6 GW nuclear deal to fuel its AI ‘supercluster’ | Latitude Media

2025: The year in nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

2025: The year in nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Despite Hype, US New Reactor Applications Still Lag | Energy Intelligence

Despite Hype, US New Reactor Applications Still Lag | Energy Intelligence

POLITICO Pro | Article | Nuclear regulators spell out role in DOE, Pentagon reactor reviews

POLITICO Pro | Article | Nuclear regulators spell out role in DOE, Pentagon reactor reviews

U.S. nuclear energy growth faces critical challenges in uranium fuel supply chain

U.S. nuclear energy growth faces critical challenges in uranium fuel supply chain

Michael Burry Calls For $1 Trillion Nuclear Buildout To Power AI Boom, Says It's The Only Hope To 'Keep Up With China' - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) - Benzinga

Michael Burry Calls For $1 Trillion Nuclear Buildout To Power AI Boom, Says It's The Only Hope To 'Keep Up With China' - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) - Benzinga

Friday, January 9, 2026

The Strategic Case For Resuming Nuclear Testing - American Liberty News

The Strategic Case For Resuming Nuclear Testing - American Liberty News

(25) Merger creates largest electricity producer in US | LinkedIn

(25) Merger creates largest electricity producer in US | LinkedIn

Rolls-Royce SMR project could kickstart EU supply chain | Reuters

Rolls-Royce SMR project could kickstart EU supply chain | Reuters

DOE delivers HALEU feedstock for advanced reactor fuel - World Nuclear News

DOE delivers HALEU feedstock for advanced reactor fuel - World Nuclear News

White House finalizes plan to curb National Environmental Policy Act | PBS News

White House finalizes plan to curb National Environmental Policy Act | PBS News

Democrats Voice Safety Concerns Over Nuclear Rollout Under Trump - WSJ

Democrats Voice Safety Concerns Over Nuclear Rollout Under Trump - WSJ

Trump pulls US from international renewable energy and climate change organizations

Trump pulls US from international renewable energy and climate change organizations

Nuclear steam-side upgrades aim to deliver fast, firm megawatts

Nuclear steam-side upgrades aim to deliver fast, firm megawatts

Can nuclear fill the generation gap? - Nuclear Engineering International

Can nuclear fill the generation gap? - Nuclear Engineering International

Meta bets big on nuclear power with 6.6 gigawatt expansion plan

Meta bets big on nuclear power with 6.6 gigawatt expansion plan

Does California Want To Be Part Of The Nuclear Renaissance?

Does California Want To Be Part Of The Nuclear Renaissance?

Muroosystems expands nuclear cooperation in Central Asia - World Nuclear News

Muroosystems expands nuclear cooperation in Central Asia - World Nuclear News

Slovakia selects Rothschild & Co to advise on new nuclear financing - World Nuclear News

Slovakia selects Rothschild & Co to advise on new nuclear financing - World Nuclear News

First mobile sorption unit launched by Rosatom - World Nuclear News

First mobile sorption unit launched by Rosatom - World Nuclear News

Chinese tokamak achieves progress in high-density operation - World Nuclear News

Chinese tokamak achieves progress in high-density operation - World Nuclear News

Meta announces 'landmark' agreements for new nuclear - World Nuclear News

Meta announces 'landmark' agreements for new nuclear - World Nuclear News

TerraPower in Mega Deal with Meta for Eight Natrium 345 MW Advanced Nuclear Plants | Neutron Bytes

TerraPower in Mega Deal with Meta for Eight Natrium 345 MW Advanced Nuclear Plants | Neutron Bytes

(325) The Next Generation of Industrial AI With Siemens and NVIDIA - YouTube

(325) The Next Generation of Industrial AI With Siemens and NVIDIA - YouTube

Terrestrial Energy, Oklo execute DOE agreements - World Nuclear News

Terrestrial Energy, Oklo execute DOE agreements - World Nuclear News

Meta Signs Multi-Gigawatt Nuclear Deals for AI Data Centers - Bloomberg

Meta Signs Multi-Gigawatt Nuclear Deals for AI Data Centers - Bloomberg

India’s SHANTI Bill Boosts Plans for New Nuclear Reactors | Neutron Bytes

India’s SHANTI Bill Boosts Plans for New Nuclear Reactors | Neutron Bytes

S. Korea launches interagency team for U.S. talks on civil uranium enrichment, spent fuel reprocessing | Yonhap News Agency

S. Korea launches interagency team for U.S. talks on civil uranium enrichment, spent fuel reprocessing | Yonhap News Agency

For U.S. nuclear energy future, fuel supply cannot be overlooked | ENERGY

For U.S. nuclear energy future, fuel supply cannot be overlooked | ENERGY

Trump replaces NRC chair - E&E News by POLITICO

Trump replaces NRC chair - E&E News by POLITICO

Is Burying a Nuclear Reactor Worth It? - Heatmap News

Is Burying a Nuclear Reactor Worth It? - Heatmap News

Thursday, January 8, 2026

[SocialMedia] New Book on Nuclear Energy via Open Access - micheletkearney@gmail.com - Gmail

Social Media to socialmedia@list.ans.org Nuclear Power - Technology, Geopolitics, and Economics Editors: Alexander Wimmers, Fanny Böse, Claudia Kemfert, Christian von Hirschhausen * Provides a unique overview of the complex nuclear power system and supply chain * Is open access book, which means that you have free and unlimited access * Explores the extent to which nuclear energy can help combat climate change * Highlights the challenges of nuclear power plant decommissioning and nuclear waste management This open access book offers a comprehensive overview of nuclear technologies and the nuclear supply chain. It explores nuclear energy as a critical resource through economic, geopolitical, and social lenses, assessing its potential role in combating climate change. The book also addresses key challenges, including nuclear waste management, decommissioning, and back-end operations. By examining both historical hurdles and future policy and industry obstacles, it provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals navigating the evolving landscape of nuclear energy. This is an open access book. No firewall, no fee. Home Page with listing of chapter contents and authors - 18 chapters https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-99894-2#toc Downlaod the PDF version https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-031-99894-2.pdf Download the ePUB book https://link.springer.com/download/epub/10.1007/978-3-031-99894-2.epub

U.S. Department of Energy Awards $2.7 Billion to Restore American Uranium Enrichment | Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Energy Awards $2.7 Billion to Restore American Uranium Enrichment | Department of Energy

No, the United States does not need a costly national cancer study near nuclear reactors - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

No, the United States does not need a costly national cancer study near nuclear reactors - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Holtec International on X: "Holtec Submits First Major Licensing Application for the Palisades SMR-300 to U.S. NRC For the culminating event to close out Holtec's milestone month of December, Holtec International is pleased to announce the submission of its first major licensing application to the U.S. https://t.co/blsTEydwHd" / X

Holtec International on X: "Holtec Submits First Major Licensing Application for the Palisades SMR-300 to U.S. NRC For the culminating event to close out Holtec's milestone month of December, Holtec International is pleased to announce the submission of its first major licensing application to the U.S. https://t.co/blsTEydwHd" / X

Holtec International on X: "Holtec Submits First Major Licensing Application for the Palisades SMR-300 to U.S. NRC For the culminating event to close out Holtec's milestone month of December, Holtec International is pleased to announce the submission of its first major licensing application to the U.S. https://t.co/blsTEydwHd" / X

Holtec International on X: "Holtec Submits First Major Licensing Application for the Palisades SMR-300 to U.S. NRC For the culminating event to close out Holtec's milestone month of December, Holtec International is pleased to announce the submission of its first major licensing application to the U.S. https://t.co/blsTEydwHd" / X

Vietnam warns of nuclear power delays, seeks Russia deal by January after Japan pullout | Reuters

Vietnam warns of nuclear power delays, seeks Russia deal by January after Japan pullout | Reuters

Poland Extends Agreement With Westinghouse And Bechtel For First Nuclear Power Plant - Energynews.pro

Poland Extends Agreement With Westinghouse And Bechtel For First Nuclear Power Plant - Energynews.pro

Constellation gets NRC approval for $167M upgrade at Limerick nuclear site

Constellation gets NRC approval for $167M upgrade at Limerick nuclear site

DOE delivers HALEU feedstock for advanced reactor fuel - World Nuclear News

DOE delivers HALEU feedstock for advanced reactor fuel - World Nuclear News

Upgrade works for Armenian NPP life extension - World Nuclear News

Upgrade works for Armenian NPP life extension - World Nuclear News

Chinese SMR completes non-nuclear steam start up test - World Nuclear News

Chinese SMR completes non-nuclear steam start up test - World Nuclear News

Terrestrial Energy, Oklo execute DOE agreements - World Nuclear News

Terrestrial Energy, Oklo execute DOE agreements - World Nuclear News

PDF - rl160811.pdf - Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies Commence Site Selection Planning Process for Pioneering Fusion Power Plant

PDF - rl160811.pdf

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Fusion Startup Gets an AI Boost From Nvidia, Siemens - WSJ

Fusion Startup Gets an AI Boost From Nvidia, Siemens - WSJ

Is Burying a Nuclear Reactor Worth It? - Heatmap News

Is Burying a Nuclear Reactor Worth It? - Heatmap News

Canadian repository project moves on to review stage - World Nuclear News

Canadian repository project moves on to review stage - World Nuclear News

Japanese watchdog halts nuclear reactor review over faulty seismic data | AP News

Japanese watchdog halts nuclear reactor review over faulty seismic data | AP News

As Pilgrim nuclear plant decommissions, new debate arises in Plymouth

As Pilgrim nuclear plant decommissions, new debate arises in Plymouth

DOE Backs Terrestrial Energy Molten Salt Reactor Project

DOE Backs Terrestrial Energy Molten Salt Reactor Project

New York takes two more steps toward nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

New York takes two more steps toward nuclear -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Electricity prices, AI and oil prices: 6 trends for 2026

Electricity prices, AI and oil prices: 6 trends for 2026

Holtec marks a major milestone toward building its first reactors

Holtec marks a major milestone toward building its first reactors

Nuclear fuel makers get $2.7 billion from U.S. | Financial Post

Nuclear fuel makers get $2.7 billion from U.S. | Financial Post

America’s Energy Economy: Why Natural Gas and Nuclear Still Matter | RealClearEnergy

America’s Energy Economy: Why Natural Gas and Nuclear Still Matter | RealClearEnergy

Scale Matters: Even Climate Hawks Are Embracing Nuclear Power | Energy Intelligence

Scale Matters: Even Climate Hawks Are Embracing Nuclear Power | Energy Intelligence

America’s Nuclear Comeback: How a New Law Opens Global Markets - The National Interest

America’s Nuclear Comeback: How a New Law Opens Global Markets - The National Interest

Nuclear Power Is Making A Global Comeback! Where Is America At? – OpEd – Eurasia Review

Nuclear Power Is Making A Global Comeback! Where Is America At? – OpEd – Eurasia Review

Containing the Threat of Containerized Missiles

Containing the Threat of Containerized Missiles

Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia | TechCrunch

Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia | TechCrunch

Inside Trump Media’s head-scratching $6 billion merger to become a nuclear fusion company - Sherwood News

Inside Trump Media’s head-scratching $6 billion merger to become a nuclear fusion company - Sherwood News

PDF - rl160811.pdf - Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies Commence Site Selection Planning Process for Pioneering Fusion Power Plant Companies Announce Site Selection Criteria Siting and Construction Start Planned for 2026

PDF - rl160811.pdf

Trump’s Media Company Strikes ‘Flabbergasting’ Fusion Deal - Heatmap News

Trump’s Media Company Strikes ‘Flabbergasting’ Fusion Deal - Heatmap News

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Nuclear waste U.S. could power the U.S. for 100 years

Nuclear waste U.S. could power the U.S. for 100 years

13 takeaways from Trump's executive orders on nuclear power

13 takeaways from Trump's executive orders on nuclear power

Economic potential and barriers of small modular reactors in Europe - ScienceDirect

Economic potential and barriers of small modular reactors in Europe - ScienceDirect

Deep Fission's Plan for Underground Nuclear Reactors - IEEE Spectrum

Deep Fission's Plan for Underground Nuclear Reactors - IEEE Spectrum

Data Centers Can Drive Affordability | Opinion - Newsweek

Data Centers Can Drive Affordability | Opinion - Newsweek

Industry insider slams utility company 'monopolies' after Americans get hit with rising electricity costs: 'They have no reason to reduce costs'

Industry insider slams utility company 'monopolies' after Americans get hit with rising electricity costs: 'They have no reason to reduce costs'

Terrestrial Energy Secures DOE Deal To Fast-Track Advanced Nuclear Reactor Project

https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/26/01/49731246/terrestrial-energy-secures-doe-deal-to-fast-track-advanced-nuclear-reactor-project?amp;utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

Is Burying a Nuclear Reactor Worth It? - Heatmap News

Is Burying a Nuclear Reactor Worth It? - Heatmap News

Netanyahu Says Israel Won't Let Iran Rebuild Nuclear, Missile Programs - Israel News

Netanyahu Says Israel Won't Let Iran Rebuild Nuclear, Missile Programs - Israel News

Orano Obtains 900 Million Dollars of Funding From the US Department of Energy to Develop New Uranium Enrichment Capacity on US Soil | Morningstar

Orano Obtains 900 Million Dollars of Funding From the US Department of Energy to Develop New Uranium Enrichment Capacity on US Soil | Morningstar

Constellation receives NRC approval for nuclear plant digital upgrade By Investing.com

Constellation receives NRC approval for nuclear plant digital upgrade By Investing.com

Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last? - The New York Times

Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last? - The New York Times

Is Oklo’s (OKLO) Prolonged NRC Timeline Reshaping Its AI-Focused Nuclear Power Investment Story?

Is Oklo’s (OKLO) Prolonged NRC Timeline Reshaping Its AI-Focused Nuclear Power Investment Story?

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state • Washington State Standard

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state • Washington State Standard

14 Climate Change Trends to Follow in 2026: From EVs to Nuclear Power - Bloomberg

14 Climate Change Trends to Follow in 2026: From EVs to Nuclear Power - Bloomberg

Iowa forms nuclear energy task force

Iowa forms nuclear energy task force

Trump, atoms, AI and the Texas data center gusher - POLITICO

Trump, atoms, AI and the Texas data center gusher - POLITICO

How Hollywood-style 'break in' rooms are securing the future of nuclear - Idaho National Laboratory

How Hollywood-style 'break in' rooms are securing the future of nuclear - Idaho National Laboratory

Nuclear fuel makers get $2.7 billion from U.S. | Financial Post

Nuclear fuel makers get $2.7 billion from U.S. | Financial Post

Fuel loading under way at new Chinese units - World Nuclear News

Fuel loading under way at new Chinese units - World Nuclear News

DOE awards USD2.7 billion to strengthen US uranium enrichment - World Nuclear News

DOE awards USD2.7 billion to strengthen US uranium enrichment - World Nuclear News

Why Electricity is AI's Biggest Problem | RealClearEnergy

Why Electricity is AI's Biggest Problem | RealClearEnergy

Nuclear Armed Japan A Red Line For China

Nuclear Armed Japan A Red Line For China

Monday, January 5, 2026

Congress unveils final energy, environment spending bills - E&E News by POLITICO

Congress unveils final energy, environment spending bills - E&E News by POLITICO

Natura Secures Enriched Molten Salt Allocation from Department of Energy

Natura Secures Enriched Molten Salt Allocation from Department of Energy

Nano Nuclear, UIUC extend collaboration on Kronos MMR -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Nano Nuclear, UIUC extend collaboration on Kronos MMR -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Officials spark backlash with controversial nuclear power plan: 'Appalling and dangerous'

Officials spark backlash with controversial nuclear power plan: 'Appalling and dangerous'

Duke Energy submits an ESP application to the NRC -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Duke Energy submits an ESP application to the NRC -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

SF's PG&E Woes / Getting it Right? The Use of Cutting Edge Tech in SF / "The Mayor of the Tenderloin" | KALW

SF's PG&E Woes / Getting it Right? The Use of Cutting Edge Tech in SF / "The Mayor of the Tenderloin" | KALW

National grid collapses - Nigeria

National grid collapses

What lies ahead for Ukraine's contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant? | Reuters

What lies ahead for Ukraine's contested Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant? | Reuters

Idaho lab produces first fuel for fast molten salt reactor

Idaho lab produces first fuel for fast molten salt reactor

How energy affordability took center stage in 2025 | Canary Media

How energy affordability took center stage in 2025 | Canary Media

Meralco targets nuclear energy milestones in 2026 under new gov’t framework - Manila Standard

Meralco targets nuclear energy milestones in 2026 under new gov’t framework - Manila Standard

Uranium In Delhi Groundwater: Presence Of Radioactive Material Poses Silent Health Emergency

Uranium In Delhi Groundwater: Presence Of Radioactive Material Poses Silent Health Emergency

Japan's Chubu Electric flags discrepancy in seismic evaluation at Hamaoka nuclear plant | Reuters

Japan's Chubu Electric flags discrepancy in seismic evaluation at Hamaoka nuclear plant | Reuters

Cherry-picked quake data may have been submitted for Hamaoka nuclear plant - The Japan Times

Cherry-picked quake data may have been submitted for Hamaoka nuclear plant - The Japan Times

ISO-NE proposes capacity market overhaul with shift to ‘prompt’ auction | Utility Dive

ISO-NE proposes capacity market overhaul with shift to ‘prompt’ auction | Utility Dive

Gantry crane delivered for Atucha 2's dry storage project - World Nuclear News

Gantry crane delivered for Atucha 2's dry storage project - World Nuclear News

US enrichment companies end 2025 on high note - World Nuclear News

US enrichment companies end 2025 on high note - World Nuclear News

Denison ready to start construction at Canadian uranium project - World Nuclear News

Denison ready to start construction at Canadian uranium project - World Nuclear News

AI Power Boom Sparks Surge in Nuclear Energy Stocks - Bloomberg

AI Power Boom Sparks Surge in Nuclear Energy Stocks - Bloomberg

China Winning Construction Race As Work Begins On Two More Nuclear Power Plants

China Winning Construction Race As Work Begins On Two More Nuclear Power Plants

Saeul-3 Reactor Approved After 4-Year Delay

Saeul-3 Reactor Approved After 4-Year Delay

Operating permit issued for South Korea's Saeul 3 - World Nuclear News

Operating permit issued for South Korea's Saeul 3 - World Nuclear News

Saturday, January 3, 2026

9 things to know if there’s a nuclear emergency at TVA Sequoyah plant | Chattanooga Times Free Press

9 things to know if there’s a nuclear emergency at TVA Sequoyah plant | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Connecticut Pitches Return to Nuclear Power, But Fuel Supply Could Be a Hurdle - CT Examiner

Connecticut Pitches Return to Nuclear Power, But Fuel Supply Could Be a Hurdle - CT Examiner

Nuclear Energy Now – Legislation Introduced to Establish the Office of Fusion - The National Interest

Nuclear Energy Now – Legislation Introduced to Establish the Office of Fusion - The National Interest

Why U.S. Nuclear Licensing Moves So Slowly | The Regulatory Review

Why U.S. Nuclear Licensing Moves So Slowly | The Regulatory Review

DOE Goes Long SMRs, Iceberg Shorts NuScale, TerraPower Passes Another NRC Hurdle

DOE Goes Long SMRs, Iceberg Shorts NuScale, TerraPower Passes Another NRC Hurdle

Duke Energy Submits Early Site Permit at Coal Plant Site | Neutron Bytes

Duke Energy Submits Early Site Permit at Coal Plant Site | Neutron Bytes

The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump | The New Yorker

The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump | The New Yorker

SMRs Explained: Real-World Economics, Fuel Bottlenecks, and the Race to Scale | naked capitalism

SMRs Explained: Real-World Economics, Fuel Bottlenecks, and the Race to Scale | naked capitalism

Belarus, Russia may be developing rocket-launcher-fired nuclear missile

Belarus, Russia may be developing rocket-launcher-fired nuclear missile

What are China’s hottest jobs as AI reshapes the labour market? | South China Morning Post

What are China’s hottest jobs as AI reshapes the labour market? | South China Morning Post

‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate? | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian

‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate? | AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian

US Electric Grid Heading Toward 'Crisis' Thanks to AI Data Centers | Common Dreams

US Electric Grid Heading Toward 'Crisis' Thanks to AI Data Centers | Common Dreams

China upgrading nuclear production, counterstrike system | The Jerusalem Post

China upgrading nuclear production, counterstrike system | The Jerusalem Post

Officials break ground on first-of-its-kind underground nuclear reactor: 'For decades to come'

Officials break ground on first-of-its-kind underground nuclear reactor: 'For decades to come'

How AI Data Centers Are Sending Your Power Bill Soaring

How AI Data Centers Are Sending Your Power Bill Soaring

Friday, January 2, 2026

What Will 2026 Bring for the Fusion Energy World? | Neutron Bytes

What Will 2026 Bring for the Fusion Energy World? | Neutron Bytes

(302) Amb. Chas Freeman & Mohammad Marandi: Trump Issues Warning to Iran — Tehran Fires Back Immediately - YouTube

(302) Amb. Chas Freeman & Mohammad Marandi: Trump Issues Warning to Iran — Tehran Fires Back Immediately - YouTube

UW-Madison MacArthur Fellow warns of nuclear fallout risk - The Daily Cardinal

UW-Madison MacArthur Fellow warns of nuclear fallout risk - The Daily Cardinal

DUK Stock: The Nuclear Solution for AI Data Centers

DUK Stock: The Nuclear Solution for AI Data Centers

NuScale Power: The Nuclear Stock Everyone's Watching

NuScale Power: The Nuclear Stock Everyone's Watching

Duke Energy submits early site permit application for potential North Carolina nuclear development - Daily Energy Insider

Duke Energy submits early site permit application for potential North Carolina nuclear development - Daily Energy Insider

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state • Washington State Standard

Nuclear power ventures heat up around Washington state • Washington State Standard

No, the United States does not need a costly national cancer study near nuclear reactors - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

No, the United States does not need a costly national cancer study near nuclear reactors - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Microsoft wants to resurrect Three Mile Island. It will never happen.

Microsoft wants to resurrect Three Mile Island. It will never happen.

Opinion: California needs both clean energy and a nuclear-power backstop

Opinion: California needs both clean energy and a nuclear-power backstop

Operating permit issued for South Korea's Saeul 3 - World Nuclear News

Operating permit issued for South Korea's Saeul 3 - World Nuclear News

How are geological repository projects progressing? - World Nuclear News

How are geological repository projects progressing? - World Nuclear News

First Kursk II unit connected to the grid - World Nuclear News

First Kursk II unit connected to the grid - World Nuclear News

In quotes: What to watch out for in 2026 - World Nuclear News

In quotes: What to watch out for in 2026 - World Nuclear News

Tokamak experiments exceed plasma density limit, offering new approach to fusion ignition

Tokamak experiments exceed plasma density limit, offering new approach to fusion ignition

Physicists Finally Solved One Of The Biggest Mysteries About Fusion Energy

Physicists Finally Solved One Of The Biggest Mysteries About Fusion Energy

Energy company begins construction on next-gen nuclear facility: 'The most robust nuclear fuel on Earth'

Energy company begins construction on next-gen nuclear facility: 'The most robust nuclear fuel on Earth'

The double-edged sword of AI data centers - Salon.com

The double-edged sword of AI data centers - Salon.com

China's EAST Tokamak achieves stable operation at densities beyond limits

China's EAST Tokamak achieves stable operation at densities beyond limits

Phase 1 of world's largest nuclear power base goes live in China

Phase 1 of world's largest nuclear power base goes live in China