Companies like Kairos Power are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.
Tag: Nuclear Energy
Russian Drone Strike on Chernobyl Hasn’t Led to Rise in Radiation Levels
Despite the finding, the authorities have been unable to fix the damage from a drone that punctured Reactor No. 4’s outermost protective shield in February.
South Korea Says the U.S. Agreed to Help It Secure Fuel for Reactors
President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed wanting to build nuclear-powered submarines at home, despite President Trump’s suggestion that they be built in the United States.
Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs
For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Agencies Push Back Despite Zelensky Pressure
Months after Ukraine’s president tried to cripple them, the agencies said they had uncovered a major scheme involving the state-owned nuclear energy company.
Russian Drones Hit 2 Passenger Trains, Ukraine Says
The drone strikes killed at least one person and injured dozens of others, officials said. The attack came amid rising alarm about the status of a nuclear plant relying solely on generators.
Ukraine and Russia Blame Each Other for Power Cut at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The Zaporizhzhia site in southeastern Ukraine has lacked external power to cool its reactors for five days. Kyiv says Moscow has manufactured the crisis.
America and Britain Are Worlds Apart on Energy Policies, Except Nuclear
While renewable energy is broadly popular in both countries, the policies of the Trump and Starmer governments could not be more different.
Nuclear Sites Dotted Across Ukraine Pose Threat of Radiation Disaster
Each day of war risks a strike on sites that could scatter radioactive material. Officials say one laboratory near the front has been hit dozens of times.
Years After Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, People With Cancer Seek Answers
A survey has found hundreds of thyroid tumors, but Japanese officials say they are unrelated to the Fukushima meltdowns. Now they face a lawsuit.