Articles tagged with #nuclear energy
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Terrapower Nuclear Reactor Receives Federal Approval in Wyoming
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted TerraPower a construction permit for its advanced nuclear reactor in Wyoming, paving the way for the company to begin building the facility. Key Features of the TerraPower Reactor The TerraPower reactor, known as the Natrium reactor, is a sodium...
U.s., Iran Agree to Discuss Nuclear Issues Friday in Oman
The agreement was announced on Thursday by a senior U.S. official, who stated that the talks would be held in Muscat, Oman, and would be attended by high-ranking officials from both countries. The official emphasized that the discussions would be focused on Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of ...
The Trump Administration Exempts New Nuclear Reactors from Environmental Review
The Trump administration has exempted new nuclear reactors from environmental review, a move that has sparked widespread criticism from environmental groups and lawmakers. The decision, which was made under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), is expected to speed up the development of new ...
Japan Restarts World's Largest Nuclear Plant as Fukushima Memories Loom Large
The Japanese government has given the green light for the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's largest nuclear facility, in the Niigata prefecture. The plant, operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO), has been shut down for nearly a decade due to mainte...