Explainer-Could Germany keep its nuclear plants running?
By Christoph Steitz and Markus Wacket FRANKFURT – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and economy minister Robert Habeck on Sunday mapped out potentially radical changes to …
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FEMA Says In Case of Nuclear Attack, Continue Social Distancing and Masking
With the possibility of a renewed Cold War between the United States and Russia on the brink of reality, the threat of nuclear war between …
Putin Places Russia’s Nuclear Arsenal On High Alert
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday that Russian nuclear forces would be placed on high alert in response to Western economic sanctions, marking an escalation …
U.S. sees “no reason to change” nuclear alert levels at this time -White House
WASHINGTON – The United States sees “no reason to change” its nuclear alert levels at this time, the White House said on Monday after Russian …
Decisions need to be taken by the West to reach nuclear deal, Iran negotiator says
DUBAI – Western partners in nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna have to make decisions on crucial issues to help reach an agreement, Iranian officials …
Explainer-How close is Iran to being able to build a nuclear bomb?
By Francois Murphy VIENNA – Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are in the home straight, delegates say, …
Wife of Maryland Nuclear Engineer Pleads Guilty to Espionage-Related Offense
WASHINGTON – A Maryland woman pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to communicate Restricted Data related to the design of nuclear-powered warships. Her husband pleaded guilty …
Wife of Maryland Nuclear Engineer Pleads Guilty to Espionage-Related Offense
WASHINGTON – A Maryland woman pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to communicate Restricted Data related to the design of nuclear-powered warships. Her husband pleaded guilty …
Emissions Increased In States That Closed Nuclear Plants
Greenhouse gas emissions have surged in multiple Northeast states that shuttered nuclear power plants since 2019, Politico reported. The states — Massachusetts, New York and …
U.S., Germany clash over role of nuclear energy in green transition
By Joseph Nasr BERLIN – Germany and the United States clashed on Friday over whether nuclear power should be part of the energy mix as …
Iran nuclear deal could be agreed very soon, EU official says
BRUSSELS -A senior European Union official said on Friday that a U.S.-Iranian deal to revive Iran’s 2015 nuclear agreement was close but success depended on …
Exclusive-Iran nuclear deal draft puts prisoners, enrichment, cash first, oil comes later -diplomats
By Francois Murphy, Parisa Hafezi and John Irish VIENNA – A U.S.-Iranian deal taking shape to revive Iran’s 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers lays …
Maryland Nuclear Engineer Pleads Guilty to Espionage-Related Offense
WASHINGTON – A Maryland man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to communicate restricted data related to the design of nuclear-powered warships to a person he …
Iran ‘is in a hurry’ to revive nuclear deal if its interests secured -foreign minister
By Parisa Hafezi VIENNA -Iran is “in a hurry” to strike a new nuclear accord as long as its national interests are protected, its foreign …
U.S. energy department advances $6 billion nuclear plant program
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy said on Friday it is seeking input from utilities, communities and advocates as it develops …
‘We Resisted’: French President Macron Announces Aggressive Nuclear Expansion Plans
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that his government would add at least six nuclear power plants to its arsenal in the coming decades. “We …
British Researchers Smash Nuclear Fusion Record Using Machine 10 Times Hotter Than Sun
A group of British researchers broke the previous record on sustained nuclear fusion using a machine that reached a temperature 10 times hotter than the …
Iran unveils long-range missile as Vienna nuclear talks resume
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI -Iran unveiled a new domestically-made missile with a range of 1,450 kilometers on Wednesday, state TV reported, a day after Tehran …
Talks to salvage Iran nuclear deal resume quietly in Vienna
By Francois Murphy VIENNA – Indirect talks between Iran and the United States on salvaging Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers resumed on Tuesday …
Iran says success of nuclear talks hinges on removal of sanctions
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI -Iran said on Monday that Washington had to make a “political decision” regarding lifting sanctions on the Islamic Republic as Tehran’s …
Iran says U.S. should provide guarantees for revival of 2015 nuclear deal
– Iran’s foreign minister said on Saturday that a U.S. move to restore sanctions waivers to Tehran was not enough and Washington should provide guarantees …
California urged to keep nuclear plant open to meet climate goals
By Timothy Gardner -Nearly 80 scientists and academics, including a former U.S. energy secretary, on Thursday urged Governor Gavin Newsom to delay closure of California’s …
U.S. worried North Korea could return to nuclear and ICBM tests, urges dialogue
By David Brunnstrom and Steve Holland WASHINGTON -The United States is concerned North Korea’s escalating missile tests could be precursors to resumed tests of nuclear …
Germany Says Nuclear Energy Is ‘Dangerous,’ Slams EU For Labeling It Sustainable
Germany distanced itself from the European Union’s position on nuclear power, arguing that the energy source is dangerous and wasteful, the Associated Press reported Monday. …
Germany To Shut Down All Remaining Nuclear Plants, Forcing Reliance On Fossil Fuels
Germany announced that it would shutter its remaining six nuclear power plants by the end of 2022, completely ending its reliance on the renewable source. …
Conspiracy Theorists Worried About 5G Are Wearing Necklaces That Could Damage DNA, Nuclear Experts Warn
Nuclear safety officials issued a warning Thursday that necklaces worn by conspiracy theorists worried about the effects of 5G are emitting harmful radiation. Officials at …
‘Cannot Power The World With Solar Panels And Wind Turbines Alone’: Bipartisan Lawmakers Advocate For Increased Nuclear Energy
Bipartisan leaders of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee vowed to continue promoting nuclear energy during an industry conference Wednesday. Both Energy Committee Chairman …
Nuclear May Be The Ticket To A Carbon-Free Future. Why Do Environmentalists Hate It?
Expanding U.S. nuclear power — an energy source that many environmentalists and lawmakers oppose — could be the most reliable way to achieve a carbon-free …
Pentagon: China Drastically Outpaced Nuclear Weapon Projections
The speed at which China is developing its nuclear arsenal is much faster than U.S. officials predicted only a year ago, according to a Pentagon …
Maryland Nuclear Engineer and his wife indicted on national security charges
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, both of Annapolis, Maryland, were indicted today by a Grand Jury in Elkins, West Virginia, on national …
North Korean Military Puts On Bizarre Stunts Alongside Nuclear Missile Exhibition
North Korean soldiers put on a series of martial arts stunts to accompany the country’s exhibition of nuclear missiles on Monday. Footage of the demonstration …
Maryland Nuclear Engineer and spouse arrested on espionage-related charges
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, both of Annapolis, Maryland, were arrested in Jefferson County, West Virginia by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Naval …
Maryland Nuclear Engineer and Spouse Arrested on Espionage-Related Charges
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, both of Annapolis, Maryland, were arrested in Jefferson County, West Virginia, by the FBI and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) …
Maryland couple charged for selling U.S. nuclear submarine secrets for cryptocurrency
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe, both of Annapolis, Maryland, were arrested in Jefferson County, West Virginia by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Naval …
Former SCANA CEO Sentenced to Two Years for Defrauding Ratepayers in Connection with Failed Nuclear Construction Project
Columbia, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced today that Kevin B. Marsh, 66, former SCANA Corporation (SCANA) Chief Executive Officer …
Power of the People: The Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the deal that ultimately shuttered the plant. News 12 Digital revisited the story of the Shoreham nuclear plant …