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Thank you Congressman Bill Foster and Congressman Chuck Fleischmann for joining us yesterday evening to kick off a great panel on "Plant Development: The Need for Standardization"!

A Bill Gates company is about to start building a nuclear power plant in Wyoming

A Bill Gates company is about to start building a nuclear power plant in Wyoming TerraPower CEO Chris Levesque told The Financial Times it plans to start work on a site in Wyoming in June even if it hasn't got a permit by then.

8 Things to Know About Converting Coal Plants to Nuclear Power https://buff.ly/4c2wOlh

Georgia Power's Vogtle Unit 4 connected to power grid

Georgia Power's Vogtle Unit 4 connected to power grid Georgia Power has successfully connected the Vogtle nuclear expansion project's Unit 4 to the state's power grid.

Rolls-Royce will build first mini-nuclear reactor in Europe instead of UK, boss warns

Rolls-Royce will build first mini-nuclear reactor in Europe instead of UK, boss warns Engineering giant’s boss warns of consequences to Britain’s slow decision making

Virginia House, Senate OK bills to advance development of small modular nuclear reactors - Virginia Mercury

Virginia House, Senate OK bills to advance development of small modular nuclear reactors - Virginia Mercury Legislation from Del. Israel O'Quinn, R-Washington, and Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Fairfax, have support from utilities, but not environmental groups.

Czech government now seeks to build up to 4 nuclear reactors instead 1 to reduce price https://buff.ly/3SGdQsN

BBC: UK government plans further nuclear power expansion

UK government plans further nuclear power expansion It is hoped a new plant could quadruple supplies by 2050 but industry warned progress can be slow.

As nuclear debate nears, French minister sees potential for 14 new reactors

As nuclear debate nears, French minister sees potential for 14 new reactors France requires more than the six new nuclear plants currently planned and possibly needs to build more than 14 new plants, its energy minister said, just days before a parliamentary debate begins on the issue.

The Foundation of Nuclear Studies wishes all a happy new year! We are anticipating an exciting year of programming in 2024.

Nuclear fusion enters ‘new era’ after major breakthrough for limitless clean energy

Nuclear fusion enters ‘new era’ after major breakthrough for limitless clean energy US lab achieves repeated ignition for the first time using laser beams, diamond and gold

Spain confirms nuclear power phase-out, extends renewable projects deadlines

Spain confirms nuclear power phase-out, extends renewable projects deadlines Spain on Wednesday confirmed plans to close the country's nuclear plants by 2035 as it presented energy measures including extended deadlines for renewable projects and adjusted renewable auctions.

We at the Foundation of Nuclear Studies would like to wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for being a part of our community.

COP28:A nuclear COP? | Wood Mackenzie

COP28:A nuclear COP? | Wood Mackenzie Join Ed Crooks and Henri Paillere as they dissect the global nuclear industry's current state and the implications of governments aiming to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050. Special insights from Reta Lewis on US Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon on the future of nuclear e...

Today we are celebrating 2023 World Nuclear Energy Day: Power to the People! https://buff.ly/3SZyO6A

EDF Is Selling Europe’s First Green Bond For Nuclear Energy

EDF Is Selling Europe’s First Green Bond For Nuclear Energy (Bloomberg) -- Electricite de France SA is selling the first green bond in Europe that can be used to finance nuclear energy projects.Most Read from BloombergMusk’s Cybertruck Is Already a Production Nightmare for TeslaBillions Wiped Out as Stock-Safety Trade on Wall Street MisfiresIsrael and Hama...

US to announce global nuclear fusion strategy at COP28

US to announce global nuclear fusion strategy at COP28 The U.S. will lay out the first international strategy to commercialize nuclear fusion power at the upcoming UN climate summit in Dubai, U.S. Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry will say on Monday, two sources familiar with the announcement said.

This season FNS gives thanks for our donors, our stakeholders, and our public policy audience. We hope everyone has a restful and well deserved holiday break!

US and Philippines sign a nuclear cooperation pact allowing US investment and technologies https://buff.ly/3SLLpKL

Office of Nuclear Energy: Centrus Produces Nation's First Amounts of HALEU

Centrus Produces Nation's First Amounts of HALEU Centrus Energy Corp has produced the nation’s first 20 kilograms of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) — a crucial material required by many advanced reactor technologies.

9 fast facts about nuclear power: Why small reactors are a big thing

9 fast facts about nuclear power: Why small reactors are a big thing What's the electrifying connection between nuclear energy and beauty pageants, you ask? Well, brace yourself: The newly crowned Miss America 2023, Grace Stanke, is championing this revolutionary cause. The fusion of atomic science and pop culture, coupled with renewed boldness of nuclear physicists....

Reuters: Support for nuclear has grown dramatically, says global agency chief

Support for nuclear has grown dramatically, says global agency chief Global energy security concerns and the drive to meet net zero targets have led to a sharp turnaround in support for nuclear, Director-General of the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) William D. Magwood IV tells Reuters Events.

Oklo Honored on TIME's Best Inventions List for 2023 https://buff.ly/3SfxzzM

Thank you Miss America for helping Constellation and FNS kick off Nuclear Science Week!

The New Face of Nuclear Energy Is Miss America: Grace Stanke, soon to be a nuclear fuels engineer, is trying to help the industry recapture public support.

The New Face of Nuclear Energy Is Miss America Grace Stanke, soon to be a nuclear fuels engineer, is trying to help the industry recapture public support.

The 15th Atomic Wings tournament last week was a great success with players representing ANS, NEI, Pillsbury, ClearPath, Excel, UCAN Power and many more! Congratulations to our contest winners. ⛳ 🏌️

Constellation at Climate Week: Nuclear Energy is Essential to Accelerating the Transition to a Carbon-Free Economy

Constellation at Climate Week: Nuclear Energy is Essential to Accelerating the Transition to a Carbon-Free Economy Constellation will lay out a strategy for how nuclear energy combined with other clean technologies can achieve America’s climate goals during Climate Week NYC, which brings together climate leaders from around the world for the largest annual climate event of its kind.

Pew Research: Growing share of Americans favor more nuclear power

Growing share of Americans favor more nuclear power A majority of Americans (57%) say they favor more nuclear power plants to generate electricity in the country, up from 43% who said this in 2020.

There is still time to register for the 15th annual FNS Atomic Open Tournament!

2023 FNS Atomic Open Join your nuclear industry and government colleagues for this fun and casual tournament. Golfers of all experience levels are welcome!

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2023 FNS Atomic Open Join your nuclear industry and government colleagues for this fun and casual tournament. Golfers of all experience levels are welcome!