Nuclear Industry Push for Reduced Oversight Gaining Traction July 19, 2019 By Ellen Knickmeyer WASHINGTON — Fewer mock commando raids to test nuclear power plants’ defenses against terrorist attacks. Fewer, smaller government inspections for...
US Suspends Low-Level Radioactive Waste Shipments to Nevada July 12, 2019 By Scott Sonner RENO, Nev. — A Nevada congressman called for U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s resignation Wednesday after the department acknowledged dozens...
Risks, Rewards Accompany Faster Cleanup of Closed Nuclear Reactors May 22, 2019 By Bob Salsberg PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Companies specializing in nuclear demolition and radioactive waste storage are buying up aging U.S. reactors and promising...
Japan Set to Restart Reactors After Nuclear Crisis July 9, 2013 By MARI YAMAGUCHI Japan is moving a step closer to restarting nuclear reactors as utilities are set to ask for safety inspections at...