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Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Plant To Restart After $1.5B Federal Loan, First In US History
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 8:09am | 458The Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan has finalized a $1.5 billion federal loan to support the first reactor restart in U.S. history. What Happened: The plant, owned by Holtec International, aims to restart operations in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending approval from the U.S. Nuclear...
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Saudi Arabia Explores Small Nuclear Reactor Technology Amid Quest For Diversified Energy
Monday, October 9, 2023 - 4:51am | 502Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in exploring small modular nuclear reactor technology, as part of the country’s strategy to diversify its energy sources and produce cleaner power. As reported by Bloomberg, Saudi Arabia, a late-comer to nuclear power, is examining all forms...
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When Others Leave, The Fukushima 50 Stay Behind
Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 12:00pm | 207Despite the potential risks, 50 employees at Fukushima Daiichi's unit 2 reactor have decided to stay behind. Though cancer and other problems could arise in the future, the New Zealand Herald reports that these reactor employees (who are being called the Fukushima 50) continue working with the hope...