Advanced Nuclear & SMRs

New Nuclear Reactors Won’t Solve Waste Dilemma, Former NRC Chair Says

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Developmental nuclear power reactors do not provide an easy solution to management of the radioactive waste generated by the technology, according to a onetime head of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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DOE, NASA sign new MOU to continue work on nuclear-powered space research

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Newsom signs two nuclear energy-related bills to advance new nuclear in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed two state bills into law on Sept. 30 that focus on exploring the viability of advanced nuclear fission and fusion. The first bill, Assembly Bill 2647, introduced by California Assembly member Lisa Calderon (D), is aimed… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingRadWaste Monitor! You must be logged in as […]
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U.S., South Korea advance efforts to build eight large reactors

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FERC denies Oklo’s complaint to put back project to PJM’s interconnection study cycle

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All reactor sizes have a place in the US nuclear future, panelists say

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DOE to focus heavily on fusion energy through Genesis Mission

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