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Friday, February 6, 2026

Trump’s Team Is Bullying the World Out of Climate Change Policies

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Trump’s Team Is Bullying the World Out of Climate Change Policies

DOE awards $19M to advance SNF recycling -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

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DOE awards $19M to advance SNF recycling -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Plans to 'fast track' power plant's nuclear switch - AOL

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Plans to 'fast track' power plant's nuclear switch - AOL

Nuclear startup TerraPower is moving fast. Some say too fast. - E&E News by POLITICO

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Nuclear startup TerraPower is moving fast. Some say too fast. - E&E News by POLITICO

Argonne studies how artificial intelligence could reshape nuclear regulation

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Argonne studies how artificial intelligence could reshape nuclear regulation

NRC Major Reorganization Supports Efficiency, Innovation – SightLine | U308

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NRC Major Reorganization Supports Efficiency, Innovation – SightLine | U308

NRC Launches Major Reorganization as Licensing Deadlines and Reform Workload Intensify

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NRC Launches Major Reorganization as Licensing Deadlines and Reform Workload Intensify

NRC reorganization aims to speed up licensing -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

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NRC reorganization aims to speed up licensing -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

The NRC’s Problem Isn’t Caution. It’s Architecture.

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The NRC’s Problem Isn’t Caution. It’s Architecture.

The NRC’s Problem Isn’t Caution. It’s Architecture.

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The NRC’s Problem Isn’t Caution. It’s Architecture.

Heatmap News - A Sneak Peek at Heatmap Pro

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Heatmap News - A Sneak Peek at Heatmap Pro

DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy Awards $19 Million to Advance Recycling of Used Nuclear Fuel | Department of Energy

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DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy Awards $19 Million to Advance Recycling of Used Nuclear Fuel | Department of Energy

TVA pursues 6.2 GW of new generation, citing data centers, population growth | Utility Dive

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TVA pursues 6.2 GW of new generation, citing data centers, population growth | Utility Dive

The path to market for new nuclear reactors | Latitude Media

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The path to market for new nuclear reactors | Latitude Media

New lease of life for US legacy nuclear sites - World Nuclear News

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New lease of life for US legacy nuclear sites - World Nuclear News

Dubai - by Tomas Pueyo - Uncharted Territories

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Dubai - by Tomas Pueyo - Uncharted Territories

Why You’re Wrong About Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

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Why You’re Wrong About Nuclear Power | RealClearEnergy

How PJM Is Grappling With Data Center Power Demand - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy

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How PJM Is Grappling With Data Center Power Demand - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy

Big Tech's AI spending spree: $650 billion in 1 year

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Big Tech's AI spending spree: $650 billion in 1 year
Thursday, February 5, 2026

New Start treaty: World enters grim new nuclear era after historic US-Russia atomic weapons agreement expires

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New Start treaty: World enters grim new nuclear era after historic US-Russia atomic weapons agreement expires

Nuclear Regulatory Commission allows local environmental group to question financial viability of nuclear project | Local News | crossroadstoday.com

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission allows local environmental group to question financial viability of nuclear project | Local News | crossroadst...

Energy Department moves to fast-track advanced nuclear reactor approvals

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Energy Department moves to fast-track advanced nuclear reactor approvals

The path to market for new nuclear reactors | Latitude Media

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The path to market for new nuclear reactors | Latitude Media

(398) World’s Largest AI Datacenter — $100B Disaster - YouTube

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(398) World’s Largest AI Datacenter — $100B Disaster - YouTube

Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies | Reuters

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Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies | Reuters

The Start of the End? The End of New START - CEPA

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The Start of the End? The End of New START - CEPA

China rules out joining nuclear talks for now - The Economic Times

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China rules out joining nuclear talks for now - The Economic Times

We Threw It All Away - Real Scott Ritter

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We Threw It All Away - Real Scott Ritter

Russia Strikes Western Ukraine With Rare Oreshnik Missile - Bloomberg

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Russia Strikes Western Ukraine With Rare Oreshnik Missile - Bloomberg

Putin Touts Russia’s Test of ‘Promising’ Nuclear-Powered Torpedo - Bloomberg

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Putin Touts Russia’s Test of ‘Promising’ Nuclear-Powered Torpedo - Bloomberg

China Nuclear Trade With Russia Risks Tipping Military Balance - Bloomberg

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China Nuclear Trade With Russia Risks Tipping Military Balance - Bloomberg

Demise of US-Russia Nuclear Pact Sparks Fears of New Arms Race - Bloomberg

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Demise of US-Russia Nuclear Pact Sparks Fears of New Arms Race - Bloomberg

Contributor: The U.S. needs a national fusion strategy before our lead in energy slips away - Los Angeles Times

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Contributor: The U.S. needs a national fusion strategy before our lead in energy slips away - Los Angeles Times

Avalanche thinks the fusion power industry should think smaller | TechCrunch

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Avalanche thinks the fusion power industry should think smaller | TechCrunch

Trump administration makes move to look elsewhere for nuke waste dump  • Nevada Current

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Trump administration makes move to look elsewhere for nuke waste dump  • Nevada Current

SECURE Grid Act would require states to provide more detailed energy security plans - Daily Energy Insider

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SECURE Grid Act would require states to provide more detailed energy security plans - Daily Energy Insider

India's Tata Power evaluating three sites for nuclear projects, exec says

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India's Tata Power evaluating three sites for nuclear projects, exec says

TEPCO plans to restart reactor as early as Monday after alarm trouble

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TEPCO plans to restart reactor as early as Monday after alarm trouble

US nuclear power regulator plans changes in line with Trump goals on reactors

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US nuclear power regulator plans changes in line with Trump goals on reactors

Bypassing the Grid: How Data Centers Are Building Their Own Power Plants

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Bypassing the Grid: How Data Centers Are Building Their Own Power Plants

Bypassing the Grid: How Data Centers Are Building Their Own Power Plants

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Bypassing the Grid: How Data Centers Are Building Their Own Power Plants

Deep Isolation Launches Full-Scale Demonstration Program for Nuclear Waste Disposal

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Deep Isolation Launches Full-Scale Demonstration Program for Nuclear Waste Disposal

EXIM Powers American Nuclear Exports to Poland, Supporting U.S. Jobs and Energy Dominance | EXIM.GOV

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EXIM Powers American Nuclear Exports to Poland, Supporting U.S. Jobs and Energy Dominance | EXIM.GOV

Mississippi lawmakers push nuclear power expansion legislation - Mississippi Today

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Mississippi lawmakers push nuclear power expansion legislation - Mississippi Today

Shuttered Kewaunee nuclear plant one step closer to generating power

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Shuttered Kewaunee nuclear plant one step closer to generating power

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

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

Federal Register :: Categorical Exclusion for Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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Federal Register :: Categorical Exclusion for Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Enclosure - Statement of Regulatory Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 (Reg Plan) - ML25268A292.pdf

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Enclosure - Statement of Regulatory Priorities for Fiscal Year 2026 (Reg Plan) - ML25268A292.pdf

Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter? | Joe Biden News | Al Jazeera

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Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter? | Joe Biden News | Al Jazeera

Next-generation nuclear power can meet data center energy demand—if regulations allow it

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Next-generation nuclear power can meet data center energy demand—if regulations allow it
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

(396) PBS News Hour live episode, Feb. 4, 2026 - YouTube - Nuclear Risks

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(396) PBS News Hour live episode, Feb. 4, 2026 - YouTube

(396) PBS News Hour live episode, Feb. 4, 2026 - YouTube

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(396) PBS News Hour live episode, Feb. 4, 2026 - YouTube

US firm's nuclear reactor to extract critical minerals, desaline oilfield wastewater

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US firm's nuclear reactor to extract critical minerals, desaline oilfield wastewater

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

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Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

730 million people in the world live without power. Progress has stalled | Vox

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730 million people in the world live without power. Progress has stalled | Vox

Bill Gates-backed fusion firm files license for 350 MWe power plant

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Bill Gates-backed fusion firm files license for 350 MWe power plant

Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base – The White House

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Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base – The White House

Nuclear Reactor Construction Market to Grow by $13.25 Billion During 2026-2030: Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Larson & Turbo Dominate

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Nuclear Reactor Construction Market to Grow by $13.25 Billion During 2026-2030: Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corp., Mitsubishi Heavy Industri...

Grand Gulf’s early site permit renewal application on the docket -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

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Grand Gulf’s early site permit renewal application on the docket -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Siemens Energy to spend $1B expanding US turbine and grid factories - E&E News by POLITICO

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Siemens Energy to spend $1B expanding US turbine and grid factories - E&E News by POLITICO

Deep Isolation launches full-scale demonstration programme - World Nuclear News

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Deep Isolation launches full-scale demonstration programme - World Nuclear News

Britain launches framework to boost advanced nuclear reactor development | Reuters

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Britain launches framework to boost advanced nuclear reactor development | Reuters

Trump exempts new nuclear reactors from environmental review : NPR

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Trump exempts new nuclear reactors from environmental review : NPR

Next-generation nuclear power can meet data center energy demand—if regulations allow it

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Next-generation nuclear power can meet data center energy demand—if regulations allow it

Largest Power Project In US Approved For West Texas Amid Gas Plant And Data Center Buildout - Energy News Beat

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Largest Power Project In US Approved For West Texas Amid Gas Plant And Data Center Buildout - Energy News Beat

Nuclear Fusion’s Long Wait for Wall Street Is Over | RealClearEnergy

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Nuclear Fusion’s Long Wait for Wall Street Is Over | RealClearEnergy

Indispensable of Coal in Weathering Winter Storm Fern | RealClearEnergy

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Indispensable of Coal in Weathering Winter Storm Fern | RealClearEnergy

Permitting Reform Is a Great Start | RealClearEnergy

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Permitting Reform Is a Great Start | RealClearEnergy

U.S. Retail Electricity Rate Trends Analysis | RealClearEnergy

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U.S. Retail Electricity Rate Trends Analysis | RealClearEnergy

What PA’s Battle Over Climate Can Teach the Nation | RealClearEnergy

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What PA’s Battle Over Climate Can Teach the Nation | RealClearEnergy

Meta’s Nuclear Bet Is Trump’s Energy Vision | RealClearEnergy

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Meta’s Nuclear Bet Is Trump’s Energy Vision | RealClearEnergy

Britain launches framework to boost advanced nuclear reactor development

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Britain launches framework to boost advanced nuclear reactor development

Natura, NGL partner on nuclear-powered produced water treatment for Permian basin

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Natura, NGL partner on nuclear-powered produced water treatment for Permian basin

Google Is Spending Big to Build a Lead in the AI Energy Race - WSJ

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Google Is Spending Big to Build a Lead in the AI Energy Race - WSJ

WANO rolls out new enhanced monitoring initiative - World Nuclear News

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WANO rolls out new enhanced monitoring initiative - World Nuclear News

Deep Isolation launches full-scale demonstration programme - World Nuclear News

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Deep Isolation launches full-scale demonstration programme - World Nuclear News

US to exclude advanced nuclear from NEPA environmental process - World Nuclear News

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US to exclude advanced nuclear from NEPA environmental process - World Nuclear News

Materials successfully tested for HTGR, says Rosatom - World Nuclear News

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Materials successfully tested for HTGR, says Rosatom - World Nuclear News
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Deep Isolation launches full-scale demonstration programme - World Nuclear News

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Deep Isolation launches full-scale demonstration programme - World Nuclear News

WANO rolls out new enhanced monitoring initiative - World Nuclear News

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WANO rolls out new enhanced monitoring initiative - World Nuclear News

Lianjiang simulator completes on-site acceptance testing - World Nuclear News

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Lianjiang simulator completes on-site acceptance testing - World Nuclear News

US, Japanese partnership for fusion technology development - World Nuclear News

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US, Japanese partnership for fusion technology development - World Nuclear News

Trump administration makes move to look elsewhere for nuke waste dump

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Trump administration makes move to look elsewhere for nuke waste dump

New Nuclear Power Generation Proposed at Closed Wisconsin Site

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New Nuclear Power Generation Proposed at Closed Wisconsin Site

NuScale’s SMR Approval Meets Real World Hurdles And Investor Uncertainty

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NuScale’s SMR Approval Meets Real World Hurdles And Investor Uncertainty

DOE announces NEPA exclusion for advanced reactors -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

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DOE announces NEPA exclusion for advanced reactors -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

The Nuclear Scaling Initiative: What to know -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

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The Nuclear Scaling Initiative: What to know -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire

Trump administration makes move to look elsewhere for nuke waste dump  • Nevada Current

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Trump administration makes move to look elsewhere for nuke waste dump  • Nevada Current

Building energy resilience by understanding nuances of power outages across the US

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Building energy resilience by understanding nuances of power outages across the US

The New START treaty is ending. What does that mean for nuclear risk?

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The New START treaty is ending. What does that mean for nuclear risk?

#125 - The Denominators of our Prosperity – Energy and Water - Abundance California

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#125 - The Denominators of our Prosperity – Energy and Water - Abundance California

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

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

A participatory design builds social acceptance for fusion energy - Michigan Engineering News

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A participatory design builds social acceptance for fusion energy - Michigan Engineering News

Rolls-Royce drops plan for nuclear reactor on the Moon

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Rolls-Royce drops plan for nuclear reactor on the Moon

US federal court says Energy Dept climate group violated law | Reuters

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US federal court says Energy Dept climate group violated law | Reuters

Neutron scattering reveals hard-to-detect chemistry inside novel reactor fuels

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Neutron scattering reveals hard-to-detect chemistry inside novel reactor fuels

Trump exempts new nuclear reactors from environmental review : NPR

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Trump exempts new nuclear reactors from environmental review : NPR
Monday, February 2, 2026

IAEA strengthens financial partnerships - Nuclear Engineering International

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IAEA strengthens financial partnerships - Nuclear Engineering International

China’s Four-Year Energy Spree Has Eclipsed Entire US Power Grid - Bloomberg

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China’s Four-Year Energy Spree Has Eclipsed Entire US Power Grid - Bloomberg

Forecast record electricity demand to test largest US power grid, blackout chances rise | Reuters

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Forecast record electricity demand to test largest US power grid, blackout chances rise | Reuters

Forecast record electricity demand to test largest US power grid, blackout chances rise | Reuters

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Forecast record electricity demand to test largest US power grid, blackout chances rise | Reuters

DOE Seeks Homes for the Elements of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | Neutron Bytes

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DOE Seeks Homes for the Elements of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | Neutron Bytes

2026-02071.pdf - Department of Energy Categorical Eclusion for Advanced Nuclear Reactors

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2026-02071.pdf [6450-01-P] DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [DOE-HQ-2025-0405] Categorical Exclusion for Advanced Nuclear Reactors AGENCY: Department ...

Why Fusion Power Tomorrow Needs Industrial Capacity Today

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Why Fusion Power Tomorrow Needs Industrial Capacity Today

Energy Department Adds Advanced Nuclear to Review Exclusions (1)

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Energy Department Adds Advanced Nuclear to Review Exclusions (1)

NERC Warns Long-Term Grid Reliability Risks Mounting from Surging Demand, Lagging Resources

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NERC Warns Long-Term Grid Reliability Risks Mounting from Surging Demand, Lagging Resources

Trump's Renewable Energy Stance Reshapes Firms' Messaging - IEEE Spectrum

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Trump's Renewable Energy Stance Reshapes Firms' Messaging - IEEE Spectrum

NextEra considering new nuclear capacity - World Nuclear News

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NextEra considering new nuclear capacity - World Nuclear News

US Invites States To Host Nuclear Fuel Cycle ‘Innovation Campuses’

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US Invites States To Host Nuclear Fuel Cycle ‘Innovation Campuses’
Sunday, February 1, 2026

Trump Admin And States Must Pick ‘Reality’ Over ‘Bad Science’ In Nuclear Energy Partnership, Analysts Say | The Daily Caller

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Trump Admin And States Must Pick ‘Reality’ Over ‘Bad Science’ In Nuclear Energy Partnership, Analysts Say | The Daily Caller

South Dakota inches toward studying nuclear power as data center energy demands loom - Sioux Falls Live | Sioux Falls news and weather

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South Dakota inches toward studying nuclear power as data center energy demands loom - Sioux Falls Live | Sioux Falls news and weather

The U.S. nuclear plan is underway with new generation reactors, and the plan is already facing criticism: “It’s a significant risk” - AS USA

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The U.S. nuclear plan is underway with new generation reactors, and the plan is already facing criticism: “It’s a significant risk” - AS USA

An ABM Primer, Part One: Missed Opportunities

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An ABM Primer, Part One: Missed Opportunities
Saturday, January 31, 2026

China is on a ‘strong currency’ mission to make the yuan a global reserve: Xi | South China Morning Post

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China is on a ‘strong currency’ mission to make the yuan a global reserve: Xi | South China Morning Post

DOE Seeks Homes for the Elements of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | Neutron Bytes

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DOE Seeks Homes for the Elements of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | Neutron Bytes
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