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April 19, 2024

US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan's Nagasaki A-bomb museum

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so.

April 15, 2024

IAEA warns that attacks on a nuclear plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine put the world at risk

Ukraine and Russia traded blame for the attacks on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant before the United Nations Security Council on Monday; attacks put the world 'close to a nuclear accident.'

April 3, 2024

Company behind New Jersey's 3 nuclear plants to seek 20-year approval to continue operations

PSEG Nuclear LLC is seeking federal approval to continue operating its three New Jersey nuclear plans for another 20 years. An extension would allow operations past 2050.

April 3, 2024

North Korea claims success in testing of new hypersonic missile as it expands nuclear program

North Korea has announced the successful testing of a new hypersonic missile powered by solid propellants, marking an advancement in its weapons program.

April 1, 2024

Controversial Grand Canyon uranium mining proceeds as US seeks to reduce reliance on Russian supply

A uranium mine south of the Grand Canyon faces backlash from a nearby Native American community, highlighting controversy over nuclear projects as Biden seeks to increase nuclear power.

April 1, 2024

Treated radioactive water discharge at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant prompts meeting in China

Japan has engaged in talks with Chinese experts to address concerns about the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

March 29, 2024

'Oppenheimer' premieres in Japan months after US release, sparking emotional reactions

"Oppenheimer," a film focusing on American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb, premiered on Friday in Japan.

March 28, 2024

Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions

Russia vetoed a United Nations resolution on Thursday, effectively doing away with the monitoring by the U.N. of sanctions against North Korea intended to curb the country's nuclear program.

March 27, 2024

Biden admin to provide $1.5B loan to restart Michigan nuclear plant

The federal government will issue a $1.5 billion loan to restart operations at the Palisades nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan.

March 21, 2024

World leaders and delegations meet in Brussels to promote nuclear energy

World leaders and delegations from over 30 countries gathered at the Atomium monument to discuss the role of nuclear energy in addressing climate change.