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As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically

A supplier of fuel for nuclear power plants has announced a $60 million expansion in Tennessee, promising more manufacturing of high-tech centrifuges there to enrich uranium

The Independent UK

GOP Lawmakers Allege Biden Admin Hid Study on Natural Gas Exports to Push Anti-Fossil-Fuel Agenda

Government Accountability & Oversight attorney Chris Horner labeled the Department of Energy's actions as a "full-blown scandal"

Latin Times

Many stable atoms have ‘magic numbers’ of protons and neutrons − 75 years ago, 2 physicists discovered their special properties

The word magic is not often used in the context of science. But in the early 1930s, scientists discovered that some atomic nuclei – the center part of atoms, which make up all matter – were more stable than others. These nuclei had specific numbers of protons or neutrons, or…

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US nuclear weapon production sites violated environmental rules, federal judge decides

A U.S. Judge has ruled that the National Nuclear Security Administration failed to properly evaluate its expansion of plutonium pit production at two sites in New Mexico and South Carolina in violation of environmental regulations

The Independent UK

Nuclear Fuel Prices Are Surging. Here's the 1 Stock to Buy.

The price of fuel for nuclear reactors has outpaced raw uranium since the start of 2022. This indicates that conversion is the biggest bottleneck, and the weakest link, in the nuclear fuel supply chain. Russia controls 22% of global uranium conversion capacity and 44% of enrichment capacity - but that's…

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Harris’s economic plan helps, but doesn’t get to the root of middle-class discontent

Wealth creation in America today defies gravity and always flows to the top.

Fortune

The Best Temperatures to Set Your Thermostat

These are the optimal temperatures to set your thermostat in the summer and winter to save the most on energy bills.

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U.S. Approves $1.5B Loan To Restart Palisades Nuclear Reactor

Michigan nuclear plant Palisades closed a $1.5 billion loan to restart its reactor, which is a first in U.S. history.

International Business Times

Biden Administration Awards $3 Billion To Develop Domestic Battery Production

The money will go toward 25 projects in 14 states to meet the demand for electric vehicles and to block China's dominance in the market.

International Business Times

Making fuels from plastics in Newaygo, Michigan, would be controversial – here’s why

Humans generate a lot of plastic waste – more than 400 million metric tons a year.

The Conversation

18 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill

Whatever the direction of utility prices, it pays to make moves that reduce your energy usage. Here are 18 ways to use less energy at home and lower your utility bills.

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DOE Grants $2.2 Billion Funding To Strengthen Electrical Grid, Advance Clean Energy

The Department of Energy announced a funding of $2.2 billion, which would help strengthen the U.S. electrical grid.

International Business Times

Offshore wind farms connected by an underwater power grid for transmission could revolutionize how the East Coast gets its electricity

Offshore winds have the potential to supply coastlines with massive, consistent flows of clean electricity. One study estimates wind farms just offshore could meet 11 times the projected global electricity demand in 2040.

The Conversation

Demand for rare elements used in clean energy could help clean up abandoned coal mines in Appalachia

In the hills of West Virginia, researchers are hoping to realize a long-term dream of cleaning up poisonous groundwaters that flow out of old coal mines

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Salon

Death of Biden’s gas export pause

Climate activists saw the policy as a major win. It fizzled out within six months

Reason

Lawsuit: Biden Administration Rules That Make Dishwashers, Laundry Machines Worse Also Illegal

The plaintiffs argue that the Department of Energy has no legal authority to impose its own water use limits on energy-consuming home appliances.

International Business Times

US To Sell Off Strategic Gasoline Reserves In Northeast

The US Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it will sell off a million barrels of gasoline from a small strategic reserve in the northeast, paving the way for its closure.

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Sen. Hawley Calls For Energy Secretary Granholm's Resignation

Senator Hawley calls for Energy Secretary Granholm's resignation over stock sales controversy and potential conflicts of interest in the Department of Energy.

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WEKU

Nearly a billion dollar announced for economic development in Kentucky

Officials say the development is being driven by federal funding and companies investing in the commonwealth.

The Guardian - US

The birthplace of the atomic bomb is booming. Neighbors worry that could make them sick

Los Alamos, New Mexico, is ramping up production of plutonium pits, a warhead part with documented health risks

Capital & Main

A Foundry’s Closure Devastated This Tennessee Town But a New Lithium Plant Is Giving It Hope

Etowah could emerge as a major player in energy sustainability and U.S. energy security.

Reason

Biden's Natural Gas Export 'Pause' Is Based on Bad Math

The White House seems to have decided that giving a political win to radical environmentalists is more important than actually reducing emissions.

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6 reasons to switch to an energy-saving washing machine

From saving money in the long term to increasing your home's value - here are six reasons to make the switch to an energy-efficient washer.

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Communities on US LNG front line ask Biden to reject export terminal

Louisiana’s booming LNG industry is wreaking havoc on fishing community. Locals are protesting a potential new terminal.

The Guardian - US

‘Buying influence’: top US nuclear board advisers are tied to arms business

Nine of 12 members of the commission charged with avoiding nuclear conflict have financial ties to defense contractors

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