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Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?
The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.
Trump’s Focus on Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Is Partly Linked to Minerals Deal, Officials Say
The U.S. is seeking access to Ukrainian minerals, which require extensive energy to process. The Zaporizhzhia power plant in southern Ukraine, which Russia controls, could help with that, Kyiv says.
North Korea Says It’s Building a Nuclear-Powered Submarine
The announcement came amid fears that Pyongyang may be receiving crucial military technology from Russia in return for sending troops and weapons for its war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Contentious Purchase of Nuclear Reactors
Opponents of the project say it is costly, will take far too long to strengthen Ukraine’s battered power supply and opens the door to corruption.
Angela Merkel Is Retired. But She’s Still on the Ballot.
If anything unites the parties in Germany’s election campaign, it is running away from the former chancellor, whose legacy voters have soured on.
Chris Wright Is Confirmed as Secretary of Energy
The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production.
Jimmy Carter Helped Clean Up Canada’s Chalk River Nuclear Accident
The former American president, who died this week at 100, was among those who came to clean up a partial meltdown at Chalk River, Ontario.
Amid Russian Attacks, Ukraine Seeks New Ways to Power Its Cities
The Ukrainian energy network has been so battered by Russian attacks that officials are seeking out new options to prevent a crisis, like renting floating power plants and scavenging scrapped ones from the region.
A $400 Billion Clean Energy Program Is Racing to Get Money Out the Door
Some fear Donald Trump could freeze the Energy Department’s loan office, which supports electric vehicles, geothermal, nuclear and other novel technologies.