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The Trump administration has tentatively agreed to let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium without international safeguards, but the nuclear deal awaits President Trump's signature and has not been sent to Congress. The ongoing war with Iran and potential bipartisan opposition on Capitol Hill have delayed sign-off.
This commentary argues that the recent data breach at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is not an isolated incident, recalling a 2019 cyberattack linked to North Korea that targeted thorium information. It contends that such breaches highlight persistent cybersecurity vulnerabilities in India's critical infrastructure, especially as the government opens the nuclear sector to private participation.
A group of B.C. First Nations traveled to Ontario to learn about nuclear power and small modular reactors (SMRs) as a potential option to meet British Columbia's growing electricity needs. The Nations are proactively evaluating low- and zero-emission power options, though nuclear is not currently part of B.C.'s government plans.
Nuclear startup Valar Atomics is in talks to raise new funding at a $6 billion valuation, with Sequoia expected to lead. The company is raising a $1 billion equity round, following a previous $450 million raise at a $2 billion valuation. This comes after Valar demonstrated its reactor powering an Nvidia AI chip.
This commentary argues that global nuclear energy capacity is poised for significant growth, citing a BloombergNEF forecast of a 44% increase by 2036. It contends that renewed interest in decarbonization and energy security, partly due to the Iran war, is driving a nuclear buildout led by China, while the US lags.
John Stossel argues that nuclear power is safe and unfairly maligned by media and politicians, citing expert Ray Rothrock to counter fears about radiation. He contends that nuclear energy is a reliable, clean alternative to solar and wind, and criticizes regulatory delays as unfounded.
The authors argue that a recent World Report on nuclear power promotes a misleading narrative by focusing only on reactor safety and ignoring broader dangers such as waste and proliferation. They contend that nuclear power is not a safe, clean, or affordable solution to climate change.
Constellation Energy's venture arm invested an undisclosed amount in Blue Energy, which develops prefabricated nuclear power plants. This is Constellation's first investment in a U.S. small modular reactor developer.
France's net electricity exports reached 51 TWh in H1 2026, up 36% year-on-year and 19% above the previous record set in 2024. The surge was driven by a 4.6% rise in production amid stable domestic demand, fueled by rebounding nuclear output and growing renewables.