Nuclear Regulatory Commission & Reactors News Monitoring

A Hunger Strike Ends, but an ‘Unreasonable’ Woman’s Battle Against Corporate Polluters Marches On

The Resistance, Part 1: With an army of lawyers, an activist legend squares off against polluting industries along the Texas coast she calls home.  SEADRIFT, Texas—All day, Diane Wilson sat in a ditch outside a chemical plant here on the Gulf Coast of …

Vendors Lukewarm on New NRC Advanced Reactor Review Pathway

Several advanced nuclear vendors are eager to use the optional new US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing pathway tailored to smooth the way for advanced reactor designs, yet most prospective vendors appear committed to instead speeding design …

The Trump/Newsom Nuke War Against Renewables Gets a Diablo Push

Ember reported last month that“the world installed a record 814 GW of new solar and wind capacity in 2025, 17% more than in 2024 (696 GW).” Amidst Donald Trump’s wild Mideast War declarations, the tech billionaire push for nuclear reactor suicide has …

The Genesis revitalizing U.S. scientific research

One day after the launch of the Artemis 2 mission to the moon – the first in over half a century – the Department of Energy announced the launch of the Genesis Mission – a bold initiative to transform how the U.S. conducts scientific research and …

This Week on California Solartopia:

PLASTICS!! with DIANNA COHEN / Reduce Reuse Recycle REFUSE This Week’s “California Solartopia” welcomes the legendary Dianna Cohen, founder and Chief Vision Officer of the Plastic Pollution Coalition ( https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org…

Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves 20-year extension for Diablo Canyon Power Plant to operate

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has signed the Diablo Canyon Power Plant's application, which would allow it to extend operations until 2045. A decade ago, PG&E announced it would decommission the nuclear power plant by 2025. The plant's Unit …

Nine Mile Point 1, America’s oldest nuclear reactor, seeks to run 20 more years in Oswego County

Syracuse — The owner of Nine Mile Point Unit 1, the oldest operating nuclear power plant in the United States, has applied to continue running for another 20 years. The Oswego County plant began producing electricity in 1969. Nine Mile 1, with a capacity …

NRC Rule Shift Opens Door for Next-Gen Nuclear Designs

Kaleigh Harrison The U.S. nuclear sector is entering a different phase—less about theory, more about whether new designs can actually clear regulatory hurdles. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s finalized 10 CFR Part 53 is designed to better match how …

NRC Finalizes a New Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors

Key Takeaways On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a final rule establishing a new risk-informed, performance-based, and technology-inclusive regulatory framework for licensing commercial nuclear plants. This is the …

Atoms for Data

Since Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann achieved nuclear fission in 1938, nuclear energy has gone through cycles of promise, concern, and reinvention. Early optimism, reflected in US President Eisenhower’s Atoms for Peace speech, gave way to Cold War fears, …

Amazon-backed nuclear SMR firm X-energy files for IPO

Amazon-backed small modular reactor (SMR) company X-energy has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. The nuclear company, which has received a direct investment from Amazon, plans to list its Class A common stock ​on the Nasdaq under the …

Three US states pave way for new nuclear

Legislation lifting a long-standing nuclear moratorium has been signed in New Jersey; legislation to incentivise nuclear construction has been signed in Kentucky; and in Texas, applications have opened for USD350 million of funding appropriated by the …

Government approves construction permit for Bill Gates-backed TerraPower commercial nuclear reactor

"We have spent thousands of manpower hours working to achieve this momentous accomplishment." by Laurelle StelleApril 5, 2026 Photo Credit: Getty Images On March 4, for the first time in eight years, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission …

New Regulatory Approvals Power NUKZ Performance

For years, the narrative surrounding the nuclear energy sector was one of managed decline, with regulatory filings dominated by decommissioning schedules and site closures. However, a recent wave of global permit approvals and construction applications …

US plans 680 massive data centers requiring power equal to 186 nuclear reactors

Trump energy czar, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is confident U.S. energy will continue its record comeback despite the ongoing conflict in Iran. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As conflict in the Middle East raises fears of new shocks to …

Westinghouse sets standards to support fleet-scale AP1000 deployment

Westinghouse Electric Company's submittal to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks to incorporate lessons learned from the construction of Vogtle units 3 and 4 into the design control document and establishes Vogtle 4 as the standard AP1000 …

Nuclear safety at risk: what’s changing under Donald Trump

At the beginning of his second term, President Trump pledged a regime of aggressive deregulation to stimulate economic growth. Unfortunately he has followed through on that promise, claiming 646 deregulatory actions over the past year. These have aided …

World’s first commercial-ready deep borehole nuclear waste disposal inches closer to reality

The world’s first commercial-ready deep borehole nuclear waste disposal solution is inching closer to reality. A Washington-based company has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s ARPA-E SCALEUP Ready program. SCALEUP award supports Cameron, …

Diablo Canyon receives licence renewals

Pacific Gas & Electric Co's two pressurised water reactors in Avila Beach, California are the 99th and 100th reactors to receive 20-year licence renewals from the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, clearing them to operate until the mid-2040s.   …

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Secures Endorsement from Competitive Markets Action

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Today, Competitive Markets Action (CMA) announced its endorsement of Anna Paulina Luna, R-St.Petersburg, for reelection to the U.S. House of …

New Book Challenges Both Parties and Offers Americans a Way Forward

Ekemini Thompson's The Great Fragmentation explains why 45% of Americans now call themselves independent — and charts an honest path forward. NEW YORK COUNTRY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book is giving voice to …

Abu Dhabi Startup Synthan Sciences Unveils Safety Architecture for Physical AI

A new three-layer safety stack aims to establish trust and accountability for the next generation of intelligent machines operating in the real world. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence moves …

New Book Proposes a Blueprint for Solving Global Crises

The Labors of Hercules: Modern Solutions to 12 Herculean Problems recasts ancient myth as a guide and proposes LOGOSwiki.org as the tool. DELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Labors of Hercules: Modern Solutions to 12 …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of April 13, 2026

Extending FISA and Keeping Americans Safe from Foreign Threats and FISA Abuses Congress passed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978 to create a process allowing the government to collect foreign intelligence on U.S. soil with court …

DALIA AL-AQIDI SECURES REPUBLICAN ENDORSEMENT IN MINNESOTA’S 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Al-Aqidi Positioned to Flip CD5 for First Time in Over Six Decades MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dalia Al-Aqidi has secured the Republican Party endorsement to represent Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. She …

Bishop Leroy Guillory Receives Endorsement from Former Compton City Attorney Craig Cornwell in Mayoral Race

Bishop Leroy Guillory has emerged as the front runner with a major endorsement from former Compton City Attorney Craig Cornwell. Cornwell COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the race for Compton's next mayor …

The National Space Society Welcomes the Crew of Artemis 2 Home

Now we must focus on continued forward-looking goals EXPLORATION PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the evening of April 10, the Artemis 2 mission concluded with a flawless reentry and splashdown off the coast of …

TGTE Responds to Sri Lanka Denial of U.S. Aircraft, Calls 'Neutrality' a Strategic Cover

TGTE says Sri Lanka’s neutrality masks geopolitical alignments and urges shift toward Trincomalee for Indian Ocean security. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) …

April 10, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Standing Up for Food Access and Frontline Workers

Access to food is a basic need – and the Council is taking a stand to help protect it. During this week’s Council meeting, Councilors Louijeune and Santana offered a resolution calling for the protection and strengthening of the Supplemental Nutrition …

Honoring a Legacy of Peace and Civic Action

A life rooted in purpose and community continues to inspire Boston, as the Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 13th as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement. Offered by Councilors FitzGerald and Worrell, the resolution honors Louis D. Brown …

Council Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month

With a focus on understanding, inclusion, and community, the Council has officially adopted a resolution recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month. Offered by Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Pepén, the resolution highlights the importance of moving …

$4M in Funding Included in House Ways and Means Proposed Budget to Support Efforts to Address Safety, Health and Quality ...

 Mayor Michelle Wu today joined House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and State Representative John Moran to announce $4 million in new funding that will be included in the House Ways & Means proposed budget in support of ongoing initiatives …

Boston Emergency Medical Services Celebrate New EMTS and Recent Promotions

Ceremony honors 26 graduating recruits and 8 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in the City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 26 …

Jack Brewer, Founder and Chairman of the Jack Brewer Foundation, Joins Florida Leaders to Advance Child Abuse Prevention

Jack Brewer Foundation joins Florida leaders to advance child abuse prevention, strengthening families, supporting fatherhood, and serving at-risk youth. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation ( …

Margie Barilla Foundation Donates Prom Dresses to Support Local Youth in Collin County

The Margie Barilla Foundation partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County on March 28, 2026, to donate prom dresses to young women in the community. COLLIN COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Margie Barilla …

Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) Elects New 2026 Board

Massapequa Water District Commissioner Michael E. Mazzola Named Board President CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) announced the election of its 2026 …

Winthrop Man Charged with Receiving Stolen Government Money and Social Security Fraud

BOSTON – A Winthrop man was arrested today for Social Security fraud over a period of more than four years.

Philadelphia Man Convicted of His Second Firearms Offense in Less Than Two Weeks