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US Weighs More Nuclear Arms to Counter China, Russia
The United States is rethinking its nuclear arsenal strategy, potentially reversing decades of effort to reduce its weapons count.
Climate Change Minister Says Nuclear Future for Australia Too Expensive
The analysis found that the cost of power from large-scale nuclear reactors would be up to eight times more than reliable renewables.
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution to Extend Monitoring of Sanctions Against North Korea
The veto by Russia marks the first time Moscow has tried to block the work of the panel of experts.
Decades of Failure to Secure Permanent Nuclear Waste Storage Cost Taxpayers Billions
In 1982, the Department of Energy was given until 1998 to have a functioning permanent disposal plan for radioactive waste. The plan has yet to materialize.
Bill Gates Shares Predictions for 2024 Elections, AI, and Next Pandemic
AI could transform modern medicine and the 2024 elections could serve as an important ’turning point' for both health and climate, Mr. Gates said.
UK Unveils £2 Billion Investment in Hydrogen as Attention Pivots From Nuclear
China ceases plans to fund a UK nuclear power plant, as leading industry and financial figures praise the government’s switch towards investment in hydrogen.
Draft Defense Budget Cuts Federal Aid for People and Places Exposed to Radiation by Nuclear Arsenal
Hawley–Lujan bid fails to restore Senate-adopted compensation to NDAA set for floor vote with ‘a scar on the conscience of this body and on this nation.’
Trump Criticizes John Kerry’s Climate Policies, Saying They Are ‘Destroying’ US
President Trump said the United States ‘can’t allow China to build a factory a week and we do nothing,’ and he believes America could be ‘rich again.’
French President Emmanuel Macron Hopes Australia Lifts Nuclear Ban
Australia did not sign an international pledge to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 at COP28.
Australia Signs Renewable Pledge, but Not Nuclear Energy Call at UN COP28
The Opposition has raised concerns about Australia not joining 22 nations, including the United States and United Kingdom, to sign the nuclear call.
Congressional Commission Urges US to Expand Nuclear Arsenal Amid China, Russia Threat
‘Deployed strategic nuclear force requirements will increase for the United States in such a threat environment,’ the report says.
