Small Modular Reactors
Uranium’s Return: Why One of the World’s Most Misunderstood Commodities Is Becoming Critical to the Future of Energy
For decades, uranium has been associated almost exclusively with nuclear weapons, Cold War politics, and catastrophic accidents such as Chernobyl and Fukushima. Yet that perception overlooks uranium’s far more significant role today. Far from being a military commodity, uranium has become an essential fuel for one of the world’s most reliable sources of clean electricity.…
Why the Natrium Construction Permit Changes the US Energy Landscape
The Historic Vote to Begin Construction on the Natrium Reactor In a landmark decision for the American energy sector, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) voted on March 4, 2026, to issue the first ever construction permit for a commercial scale advanced nuclear power plant. This permit was awarded to TerraPower for its Kemmerer Unit…
