Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire

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

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

How Long Do Nuclear Reactors Last – And What Happens After Their Lifespan?

How Long Do Nuclear Reactors Last – And What Happens After Their Lifespan?
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US nuclear fusion firm gets research permit for up to 1 GW power systems

US nuclear fusion firm gets research permit for up to 1 GW power systems
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Monday, July 27, 2026

Small nuclear reactors could reshape Maryland's energy future

Small nuclear reactors could reshape Maryland's energy future
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NRC plans webinars on reactor licensing rulemaking - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1

NRC plans webinars on reactor licensing rulemaking - ExchangeMonitor | Page 1
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Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected - The New York Times

Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected - The New York Times
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The End of NRC Independence and the Future of Nuclear Safety | The Regulatory Review

The End of NRC Independence and the Future of Nuclear Safety | The Regulatory Review
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Beyond uranium enrichment - Nuclear Engineering International

Beyond uranium enrichment - Nuclear Engineering International
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What Does Saudi Arabia Really Want from the US for its Reactor Program? | Neutron Bytes

What Does Saudi Arabia Really Want from the US for its Reactor Program? | Neutron Bytes
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How lasers could help provide fuel for nuclear reactors | MIT Technology Review

How lasers could help provide fuel for nuclear reactors | MIT Technology Review
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Nuclear Could Solve America's Looming Natural Gas Crisis - Except For This 1 Thing - 24/7 Wall St.

Nuclear Could Solve America's Looming Natural Gas Crisis - Except For This 1 Thing - 24/7 Wall St.
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Trump Has a Problem: He Can Bomb Every Iran Nuclear Site on the List and Still Not Know Where the Uranium Is - National Security Journal

Trump Has a Problem: He Can Bomb Every Iran Nuclear Site on the List and Still Not Know Where the Uranium Is - National Security Journal
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Saudi nuke 'last thing we want,' Netanyahu says

Saudi nuke 'last thing we want,' Netanyahu says
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Sunday, July 26, 2026

DOE OKs Startup of Oklo Research Reactor in Texas | Neutron Bytes

DOE OKs Startup of Oklo Research Reactor in Texas | Neutron Bytes
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OpenAI's Sam Altman Is Betting Big on Nuclear -- Should You Follow Him Into Oklo? - The Globe and Mail

OpenAI's Sam Altman Is Betting Big on Nuclear -- Should You Follow Him Into Oklo? - The Globe and Mail
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Prediction: Buying NuScale Power Today Could Set You Up for Life | The Motley Fool

Prediction: Buying NuScale Power Today Could Set You Up for Life | The Motley Fool
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A nuclear reactor buried one mile below ground moves from concept to a Kansas test site - The Brighter Side of News

A nuclear reactor buried one mile below ground moves from concept to a Kansas test site - The Brighter Side of News
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Texas just gave a startup permission to test a fusion reactor — here's what that means

Texas just gave a startup permission to test a fusion reactor — here's what that means
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Trump hits milestone with four new nuclear reactors

Trump hits milestone with four new nuclear reactors
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Trump just turbocharged Iran's nuclear ambitions in a big way: report - Raw Story

Trump just turbocharged Iran's nuclear ambitions in a big way: report - Raw Story
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Saturday, July 25, 2026

The Birth of a New Reactor: Thorium Past and Present

The Birth of a New Reactor: Thorium Past and Present
Posted by Michele Kearney at 11:38 AM 0 comments
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