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UK: REUSE REMAINS PREFERRED OPTION FOR SEPARATED PLUTONIUM

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Jeremy Dillon
NS&D Monitor
1/24/2014
The United Kingdom’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has concluded that reusing its separated plutonium stock as fuel for potential new reactor technology remains the preferred disposition option, according to…

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NATO has proceeded with annual nuclear exercise amid Russian nuclear warning

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U.S., China discuss reciprocal nuclear facilities visits

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NATO to proceed with annual nuclear exercise amid Russian nuclear warning

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BWXT’s reactor chosen for Canadian microreactor project

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Jill Hruby, administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, during a panel discussion at the National Press Club in Washington. Source: Lydia Clark

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