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Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategy

French President Emmanuel Macron says he’s ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies

ABC News - 1d

France Open to Discussing Extension of Nuclear Deterrence, Macron Says

In a televised address, President Emmanuel Macron warned that Europe needed to deal with a retreating America and a bellicose Russia.

The New York Times - 8h

Germany looks to nuclear despite unlikely comeback

Yahoo News - Feb. 25

Italy breaks 'taboo' with push to revive nuclear

Yahoo News - 5d

£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant

Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Westinghouse sees path to building cheaper nuclear plants after costly past

Two nuclear projects in the South were bogged down by costly overruns, but Westinghouse Electric Company still sees the potential for new U.S. plants.

CNBC - Feb. 23

Top tech companies turn to hydrogen and nuclear energy for AI data centers

Silicon Valley is looking at hydrogen and nuclear energy alternatives to meet the energy demands of the AI race.

CNBC - Feb. 24

‘Fish disco’ row risks fresh delays to Hinkley Point nuclear plant

Campaigners hit out at EDF’s plan to drop underwater acoustic deterrent designed to protect marine life

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Is giving old reactors new life the future of nuclear energy?

Countries want to squeeze more electricity from ageing power plants to help meet global demand, but the strategy has its own challenges

Financial Times - 3d

IAEA defends use of Russian-controlled route to Ukraine nuclear plant

Yahoo News - 2d

Supreme Court steps into debate over where to store nuclear waste

The Supreme Court will consider a dispute over the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's license allowing thousands of metric tons of nuclear waste to be stored in West Texas.

CBS News - 1d

Supreme Court takes on dispute over nuclear waste storage sites

The Supreme Court will decide a high-stakes dispute over the storage of highly toxic nuclear waste at privately run U.S. facilities far from reactors.

ABC News - 23h

Supreme Court appears divided on offsite nuclear waste storage

The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday on the question of whether the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has the authority to license private, temporary offsite storage of nuclear waste. In ...

The Hill - 15h

Supreme Court wrestles with dispute over nuclear waste storage in Texas

The case focuses on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of a project to store spent nuclear fuel at a remote site in southwest Texas.

NBC News - 15h

Hanford, a Contaminated Nuclear Site, It Set to Be Largest US Solar Farm

Plans to transform Hanford, which was integral to the nation’s nuclear arsenal after World War II, had just begun inching forward when President Trump started his second term.

The New York Times - 15h

Macron seeks talks on how French nuclear weapons could protect Europe

France’s president proposes discussions with European allies amid fears about US pullback and the threat from Russia

Financial Times - 11h

FirstFT: Macron opens debate on ‘nuclear sharing’ with European allies

Also in today’s newsletter, US government spending on consultants and Trump hands carmakers reprieve from tariffs

Financial Times - 3h

UK’s Hinkley Point C nuclear plant yet to attract new investors, says EDF boss

Focus falls on future of flagship energy project, the first for a generation

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Palisades nuclear plant signs agreement to build first of its kind small modular reactors in Michigan

Holtec International is trying to restart the Palisades nuclear plant and expand it with two small modular reactors through an agreement with Hyundai E&C.

CNBC - Feb. 25

North Korea’s Kim orders nuclear readiness after missile test, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test-launch of strategic cruise missiles and ordered full readiness to use nuclear attack capability, state media said.

NBC News - 6d

Macron open to extending France’s nuclear umbrella to European allies as US reconsiders Ukraine funding – live

French president says he will debate offer at European summit to be attended by Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy. Russia takes a positive view of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement ...

The Guardian - 13h

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