World Jul 22 Critics warn U.S. nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia could fuel proliferation By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Veronica Vela
Nation Jun 23 U.S. energy secretary announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers. T… By Jennifer McDermott, Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Nation Jun 05 Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone The milestone occurs when a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining chain reaction capable of producing a steady release of energy. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Nation Mar 30 Watch 9:05 How next-gen nuclear could help meet energy demands – and the risks involved The Trump administration has rolled back support for many forms of clean energy. One exception is nuclear power. The president wants to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, and a new generation of advanced reactors in development could signal the… By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
Nation Feb 21 U.S. military airlifts small reactor for the first time as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power The Pentagon and the Energy Department for the first time airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is the U.S. potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Jul 23 Watch 1:30 Iran says it will continue uranium enrichment despite U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities By Nick Schifrin, Geoff Bennett, Sonia Kopelev Iran's nuclear program led to a direct military confrontation with the U.S. last month. Now, the Islamic Republic is trying to stabilize its nation, its program and its negotiating stance with the West. Nick Schifrin was among a group of… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 8:57 Site of America's worst nuclear accident gets new chance to become energy hub By William Brangham, Sam Weber After World War II, nuclear power was heralded as the future of energy. Then the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979 marked a turning point and solidified opposition. In two decades, a dozen U.S. reactors have closed and… Continue watching
Feb 04 Russian attacks near Ukrainian nuclear power sites bring scrutiny on Kyiv By Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Only in the fall, after Ukrainian intelligence agencies warned of potential strikes targeting nuclear transmission facilities, was action taken to begin building protection, the officials said — far too late in the event of an attack. Continue reading
Dec 25 Japan to maximize nuclear power, bolster renewable energy as electricity demand grows By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The policy says nuclear energy should account for 20 percent of Japan's energy supply in 2040, with renewables expanded to 40-50 percent and coal-fired power reduced to 30-40 percent. Continue reading
Nov 29 Iran will begin enriching uranium at two of its main nuclear facilities, UN watchdog says By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press It remains unclear how President-elect Donald Trump will approach Iran once he enters office, particularly as it continues to threaten to attack Israel amid its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading