SaskPower is moving ahead with plans for a small modular reactor near Estevan, Saskatchewan, as part of its commitment to expand nuclear energy. While North Dakota legislators consider a study on similar developments, SaskPower has pinpointed the Boundary Dam and Rafferty Reservoir[...]
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As coal plants close, Colorado towns consider nuclear waste storage
With coal plants shutting down, communities in northwest Colorado are searching for what’s next. One idea? Storing spent nuclear fuel. A regional energy group is exploring the possibility of a temporary waste facility, drawing both interest and concern. Supporters see it as[...]
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Will the world fall in love with nuclear power once more?
For decades, nuclear power has been stuck in the shadow of its past—haunted by accidents, burdened by regulation, and the butt of pop culture jokes. But as the world scrambles to cut carbon emissions, nuclear is inching back into the conversation. Environmental[...]
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Lawmakers say no to storing nuclear waste in Wyoming
Concerns over the potential storage of spent nuclear fuel in Wyoming have led lawmakers to reject House Bill 16, aimed at initiating a broader discussion on the topic. Facing constituents’ opposition and doubts about the reliability of “temporary” storage, committee members noted[...]
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Has nuclear power entered a new era of acceptance?
NextEra Energy Resources is setting its sights on reopening Iowa’s only nuclear power plant by 2028, reflecting a broader shift in public opinion as support for nuclear energy rises. Once on the decline, the Duane Arnold Energy Center, which was decommissioned in[...]
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Natrium ‘advanced nuclear’ power plant wins Wyoming permit
In a significant stride for energy innovation, Wyoming has greenlit TerraPower’s Natrium nuclear plant. Nestled near Kemmerer, this project marks the nation’s first state permit for a commercial advanced nuclear facility. While awaiting federal approval for nuclear components, TerraPower is forging ahead[...]
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Sweden makes regulatory push to allow new nuclear reactors
The European energy apple cart was upset over the past year; Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed everything. As a result, energy security has become a big priority. Sweden looking at nuclear sources to meet their demand. Get the full story from Reuters.[...]