Climate groups file suit against Diablo Canyon

Three climate groups filed a motion for the immediate closure of Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California, saying the nuclear plant poses an “unacceptable safety risk.”
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Three climate groups filed a motion for the immediate closure of Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California, saying the nuclear plant poses an “unacceptable safety risk.”
Diablo Canyon advocacy, Midwest nuclear legislation among April state news items
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In quickest review, NRC approves 20-year renewal for Robinson
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NRC introduces microreactor regulatory framework
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Orano signs MOU with trade union for Project Ike construction
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NRC commissioners testify before U.S. House subcommittee
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ITER vacuum vessel exempted from fission-based regulation
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NRC reorganization update: Changes will begin this summer
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is moving forward with its plans to reorganize around three core business lines: new reactors, operating reactors, and nuclear materials and waste. In order...
Mark your calendar for the 2026 ANS Annual Conference
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NRC shares Duane Arnold restart progress at public hearing
The communities in and around Duane Arnold had a chance on Tuesday evening to hear from Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials on the progress to restart Iowa’s only nuclear power plant in...

Senate bill looks to clarify DOE authority over advanced reactors
Sen. Mike Lee (R., Utah), chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), has introduced a bill that would grant the Department of Energy greater authority over new...