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

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

USA To Examine SMRs For Commercial Shipping – Eurasia Review

USA To Examine SMRs For Commercial Shipping – Eurasia Review
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Two Years After Completion, Plant Vogtle Still Looms Over the Nuclear Debate - Inside Climate News

Two Years After Completion, Plant Vogtle Still Looms Over the Nuclear Debate - Inside Climate News
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Reports look into the economics of keeping Diablo Canyon open -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Reports look into the economics of keeping Diablo Canyon open -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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NRC Issues Safety Evaluation Report Approving Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR Postulated Initiating Events Topical Report

NRC Issues Safety Evaluation Report Approving Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR Postulated Initiating Events Topical Report
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NRC approves Terrestrial Energy safety evaluation report By Investing.com

NRC approves Terrestrial Energy safety evaluation report By Investing.com
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Licensing of US pilot SMRs advances - World Nuclear News

Licensing of US pilot SMRs advances - World Nuclear News
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The U.S. Spent 7 Years Developing a Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile That Could Carry 12 Thermonuclear Warheads — Then Cancelled It - National Security Journal

The U.S. Spent 7 Years Developing a Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile That Could Carry 12 Thermonuclear Warheads — Then Cancelled It - National Security Journal
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Why Iran's ballistic missiles pose a greater threat than the nuclear issue | The Jerusalem Post

Why Iran's ballistic missiles pose a greater threat than the nuclear issue | The Jerusalem Post
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Rare crystal found in world's first nuclear bomb explosion debris

Rare crystal found in world's first nuclear bomb explosion debris
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Meta bets on XGS Energy in second major geothermal deal | Latitude Media

Meta bets on XGS Energy in second major geothermal deal | Latitude Media
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US Nuclear Company Fermi Wins Support Of Major Shareholder After Executive Departures

US Nuclear Company Fermi Wins Support Of Major Shareholder After Executive Departures
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Trump’s $1 Billion TotalEnergies Deal Is ‘Worthless’ - Heatmap News

Trump’s $1 Billion TotalEnergies Deal Is ‘Worthless’ - Heatmap News
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Oklo Gets Its First NRC License - Heatmap News

Oklo Gets Its First NRC License - Heatmap News
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Rosatom continuing work for Iran’s Bushehr units 2 and 3 - World Nuclear News

Rosatom continuing work for Iran’s Bushehr units 2 and 3 - World Nuclear News
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Construction begins on fourth Taipingling unit - World Nuclear News

Construction begins on fourth Taipingling unit - World Nuclear News
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Monday, May 11, 2026

U.S. nuclear capacity factors: More power on order -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

U.S. nuclear capacity factors: More power on order -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire
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How Come We Have Nuclear Ships but Not Small Nuclear Power Plants? | Climate & Energy for May 7 - WSJ

How Come We Have Nuclear Ships but Not Small Nuclear Power Plants? | Climate & Energy for May 7 - WSJ
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The Regulatory Pathway Puzzle in Advanced Nuclear Energy - The National Interest

The Regulatory Pathway Puzzle in Advanced Nuclear Energy - The National Interest
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The Verdict on Nuclear Energy: Who Killed the Future?

The Verdict on Nuclear Energy: Who Killed the Future?
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Korea weighs U.S. SMR investment in NuScale partnership with Samsung, Doosan - CHOSUNBIZ

Korea weighs U.S. SMR investment in NuScale partnership with Samsung, Doosan - CHOSUNBIZ
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USA To Examine SMRs For Commercial Shipping – Eurasia Review

USA To Examine SMRs For Commercial Shipping – Eurasia Review
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The United States gives a 759-megawatt nuclear plant another 20 years of life, enough to power 570,000 homes while electricity demand keeps rising

The United States gives a 759-megawatt nuclear plant another 20 years of life, enough to power 570,000 homes while electricity demand keeps rising
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Improving the Efficiency of NRC Power Reactor Licensing: ACRS Reviews - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP

Improving the Efficiency of NRC Power Reactor Licensing: ACRS Reviews - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP
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America’s submarine dominance is under threat

America’s submarine dominance is under threat
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Darlington SMR project's foundation module milestone - World Nuclear News

Darlington SMR project's foundation module milestone - World Nuclear News
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Kairos Power's new reactor to power Google

Kairos Power's new reactor to power Google
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Japan sends 1.7 metric tons of HALEU fuel to power US reactors

Japan sends 1.7 metric tons of HALEU fuel to power US reactors
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This 2.5 GW collaboration aims to advance the first 'gas-plus-nuclear' plant

This 2.5 GW collaboration aims to advance the first 'gas-plus-nuclear' plant
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Quantum, AI And Nuclear Fusion To Shape Next Phase Of India-US Ties: Kwatra - BW Businessworld

Quantum, AI And Nuclear Fusion To Shape Next Phase Of India-US Ties: Kwatra - BW Businessworld
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US tool cuts nuclear fusion material discovery from months to hours

US tool cuts nuclear fusion material discovery from months to hours
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Two Years After Completion, Plant Vogtle Still Looms Over the Nuclear Debate - Inside Climate News

Two Years After Completion, Plant Vogtle Still Looms Over the Nuclear Debate - Inside Climate News
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L&H Industrial Owner Says Wyoming Can Be World’s Hub For Building Nuclear Reactors | Cowboy State Daily

L&H Industrial Owner Says Wyoming Can Be World’s Hub For Building Nuclear Reactors | Cowboy State Daily
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India’s Thorium Push Explained: Why Nuclear Shift Beyond Uranium Matters

India’s Thorium Push Explained: Why Nuclear Shift Beyond Uranium Matters
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India plans to shrink nuclear plant buffer zones to attract private investment: Report

India plans to shrink nuclear plant buffer zones to attract private investment: Report
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Sunday, May 10, 2026

The Perils of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): A cause for caution — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid Dato Syed Ahmad Idid | Malay Mail

The Perils of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): A cause for caution — Sheriffah Noor Khamseah Al-Idid Dato Syed Ahmad Idid | Malay Mail
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Brookfield Adds The Nuclear Company for V C Summer | Neutron Bytes

Brookfield Adds The Nuclear Company for V C Summer | Neutron Bytes
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(89) Updates Iran war live: Iran sends to Pakistan response to US proposal to end war

(89) Updates Iran war live: Iran sends to Pakistan response to US proposal to end war
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US nuclear firm to deploy multiple 390 MW reactors for 4 GW of power

US nuclear firm to deploy multiple 390 MW reactors for 4 GW of power
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Uranium Enrichment Market Expected to Hit US$30.2 Billion by 2035 | INN

Uranium Enrichment Market Expected to Hit US$30.2 Billion by 2035 | INN
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