Nuclear, Baby, Nuclear: Trump signs order to restart U.S. nuclear energy production
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping executive order Friday aimed at reviving the U.S. nuclear energy sector, strengthening domestic fuel production, and boosting energy independence through accelerated nuclear reactor…
15,400 acre New Jersey wildfire stopped at edge of Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Firefighters are gaining ground on a massive wildfire burning across Ocean and Lacey Townships, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service reporting the blaze is now 40% contained…
New Jersey Wildfire Threatens Shuttered Nuclear Power Plant
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean County, named the Jones Road Forest Fire, has sparked concern as it neared the decommissioned Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant, triggering evacuations and…
Jack Ciattarelli Visits PSEG Nuclear Plant, Proposes Energy Policy Shift
Hancocks Bridge, N.J. – April 21, 2025 – Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli toured the PSEG Nuclear Salem and Hope Creek generating stations in Salem County on Monday, commending their role in…
New Jersey’s offshore nuclear power plant makes Phil Murphy’s wind farm idea look like a good idea
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — As New Jersey grapples with the fallout of Governor Phil Murphy’s struggling offshore wind energy plan, a look back at the state’s energy history reveals an even more…
Nuclear siren system test set for Tuesday evening in Salem and Hope Creek areas
LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, N.J. — A full-scale sounding test of the emergency siren system for the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations will take place at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday,…
State lawmakers blast Dem utility hikes, call for nuclear energy alternative
TRENTON, N.J. — Members of the 9th Legislative District warned Friday that soaring electricity and natural gas rates have created a “full-blown crisis” in New Jersey, calling for immediate financial relief and…
Could Nuclear Fusion be the Answer to New Jersey’s Renewable Energy Supply? One Lawkmaker Says Yes
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature aims to classify fusion energy as a Class I renewable energy source under the state’s “Electric Discount and Energy Competition…
New York State Police announce nuclear emergency training exercise in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A large-scale nuclear training exercise will take place in Schenectady beginning Sunday, with visible activity expected to commence Monday, according to the New York State Police. The exercise will…
Drone sighting reported near New Jersey nuclear power plants, as energy company pleads for no-fly-zone enforcement
SALEM, N.J. — A drone was reportedly spotted flying near the PSE&G nuclear power plants in Salem County on Saturday night, prompting a response from the company and an investigation by authorities.…
Radioactive material went missing in New Jersey shipment, Nuclear Reglatory report shows
NEWFIELD, N.J. — A small amount of radioactive material has gone missing in transit from a New Jersey cancer treatment center, according to a report by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The…
Drone Building CEO claims mysterious drones may be searching for nuclear material, raising alarm over missing warheads
WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas-based aerospace CEO has sparked concerns with a public video claiming that mysterious drone sightings off the U.S. East Coast and in the Midwest could be linked to…
‘Everything Has Changed Now’: Biden’s Spends Last Months In Office Gambling Risk Of Nuclear War With Russia
President Joe Biden may just have made his riskiest wager yet in the years-long Russia-Ukraine war — while incoming President Donald Trump continues to call for a swift end to the conflict.…
That Time A Nuclear Warhead Nearly Detonated in New Jersey
JACKSON, NJ – The BOMARC missile site at Colliers Mills, New Jersey, is a relic of the Cold War era, specifically designed to house nuclear-armed BOMARC missiles. This site was part of…
Sirens Wail At New Jersey Nuclear Plants, It Was Just a Test, Officials Confirm
LOWER ALLOWAYS CREEK, NJ — Yesterday’s activation of the siren system at the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations was a routine test, not a cause for alarm. The test occurred…
Nuclear Energy Could Be A Godsend For Biden’s Green Agenda. Here’s What’s Holding It Back
Nuclear energy is effective at scale and produces no emissions, but the technology may not be poised to play a leading role in President Joe Biden’s green agenda. American policymakers, primarily Democrats…
US lawmakers introduce bill to support nuclear fusion development
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators from both parties introduced legislation on Thursday to accelerate development of power plants run by nuclear fusion reactions, an emerging technology that one day…
Out of Wind? New Jersey Looks to Small Nuclear Reactors to Meet Demand
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill in New Jersey seeks to guide the development of small modular nuclear reactors by directing the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish regulations for their…
ALAN DERSHOWITZ: Why Is Biden Stopping Israel From Attacking Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program?
Iran declared war on Israel by sending more than 300 bombs in Israel’s direction, aimed at civilian as well as military targets in Jerusalem and other locations. As a matter of law…
Explainer-The nuclear power plant in the eye of the Ukraine war
By Guy Faulconbridge and Francois Murphy MOSCOW/VIENNA (Reuters) – Russia said Ukraine struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station controlled by Russian forces three times on Sunday and demanded the West respond, though…
Russia says Ukraine struck nuclear plant, Kyiv denies it was behind the attack
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said Ukraine struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station controlled by Russian forces three times on Sunday and demanded the West respond, though Kyiv said it had nothing to do…
Org That Wants To Cut Carbon Emissions Sues To Close Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Plant
An environmentalist nonprofit that seeks to cut carbon emissions and promote clean energy is suing to stop the Biden administration from funding a zero-emission power plant. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced…
Non-proliferation experts urge US to not support nuclear fuel project
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nuclear proliferation experts who served under four U.S. presidents told President Joe Biden and his administration on Thursday that a pilot project to recycle spent nuclear…
Russia says backup power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has gone down
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A backup power line supplying the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has gone down, the Russian-controlled management of the plant said on Thursday. Ukraine’s state-run nuclear power…
Holtec gets $1.52 billion US loan to restart nuclear plant
(Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) said on Wednesday it would loan Holtec International $1.52 billion to help restart an 800MW nuclear power plant in Michigan that was shut down in…
Britain plans to boost nuclear workforce
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will set out plans to boost Britain’s nuclear workforce on Monday, as increased submarine building and the growing needs of the nuclear energy industry are…
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