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

Friday, May 22, 2026

Microreactor application accepted for review by US regulator - World Nuclear News

Microreactor application accepted for review by US regulator - World Nuclear News

The Little-Known Nuclear Deal That Could Help Our Climate Crisis

The Little-Known Nuclear Deal That Could Help Our Climate Crisis

26-057.pdf The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency. No: 26-057 May 21, 2026 CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs, 301-415-8200 NRC Launches Accelerated Review of New U.S. Uranium Enrichment Facility to Strengthen Nuclear Fuel Supply

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NRC Regulations Must Be Credible,… | The Breakthrough Institute

NRC Regulations Must Be Credible,… | The Breakthrough Institute

How Trump’s EO 14300 Is Reshaping NRC Nuclear Licensing and Regulation

How Trump’s EO 14300 Is Reshaping NRC Nuclear Licensing and Regulation

The case for clean energy abundance - by Matthew Yglesias

The case for clean energy abundance - by Matthew Yglesias

How Trump’s Nuclear Executive Orders Jump-Started the US Nuclear Revival - The National Interest

How Trump’s Nuclear Executive Orders Jump-Started the US Nuclear Revival - The National Interest

Nuclear fuel is the weak link in US energy security: Centrus CMO | Utility Dive

Nuclear fuel is the weak link in US energy security: Centrus CMO | Utility Dive

How Trump’s Nuclear Orders Sparked America’s Nuclear Revival  - The National Interest

How Trump’s Nuclear Orders Sparked America’s Nuclear Revival  - The National Interest

Trump's Nuclear Executive Orders Set Up the US for Another 250 Years - The National Interest

Trump's Nuclear Executive Orders Set Up the US for Another 250 Years - The National Interest

US Could Save Time And Money By Cutting Out Reviews For Already-Licensed Nuclear Plants, Says Columbia Report

US Could Save Time And Money By Cutting Out Reviews For Already-Licensed Nuclear Plants, Says Columbia Report

The Nuclear Lie at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy, by Joshua Scheer - The Unz Review

The Nuclear Lie at the Center of U.S. Foreign Policy, by Joshua Scheer - The Unz Review

Supreme Leader: Uranium Stays in Iran | RealClearEnergy

Supreme Leader: Uranium Stays in Iran | RealClearEnergy

US enrichment plant begins accelerated review - World Nuclear News

US enrichment plant begins accelerated review - World Nuclear News

US summer generating capacity increases by 75 GW since 2025: FERC | Utility Dive

US summer generating capacity increases by 75 GW since 2025: FERC | Utility Dive

Physicists confirm proton radius is smaller than we thought – Physics World

Physicists confirm proton radius is smaller than we thought – Physics World