Radioactive/Nuclear Waste News Monitoring

AI could help PNNL pack more nuclear waste into glass

With the help of artificial intelligence, research from scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland could help optimize the vitrification of nuclear waste at Hanford and other nuclear sites. While Hanford’s Waste Treatment and …

Oak Ridge speeds up removal of old nuclear waste

June 15, 2026, 4:54 a.m. ET The Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) and contractor United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) have achieved the first-year goal for processing oxide waste at the Transuranic Waste Processing Center months ahead of …

Nuclear waste shipment spotted from Cumbria has set sail for Germany

Sellafield Limited confirmed to Newsquest Cumbria on Wednesday that flasks seen on a train in Barrow earlier that week were bound by sea for Germany. Castor containers, which were being taken to the town's docks and are now on board a ship to Germany, …

Korean Scientists Created an “Artificial Sun” That Ran for 102 Seconds

Scientists consider fusion energy the “holy grail” of clean power sources. It can provide limitless electricity without the carbon emissions or radioactive waste associated with traditional nuclear reactors. Now, scientists in South Korea have taken a step …

LETTER: Local activists not alone in anti-nuclear fight

The proposal to bury nuclear waste in Northwestern Ontario coexists with the threat of nuclear disaster in Ukraine and plans to build the world's largest nuclear generating station on Lake Ontario. Related story: 'This poison is coming': First …

Morning Roundup: France holds nuclear waste inquiry, Trump claims Iran deal, and iPhone users to get Luxembourgish ...

Luxembourg & Greater Region BETTEL HECKLED – Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel was heckled at the NEXUS tech summit on Wednesday over the inclusion of Israeli start-ups. Bettel defended the decision, saying the companies were not defence …

Hanford uranium enrichment plan questioned

Simone Anter, senior attorney for the environmental organization Columbia Riverkeeper, echoed Pollet’s observation. “We’re concerned because the lease is already signed,” Anter told Columbia Insight. Pollet noted that Hanford became the most radiologically …

Lack of public understanding of nuclear energy in S-E Asia a challenge: IAEA chief

SINGAPORE - Despite the region’s pursuit of nuclear power, there is a lack of public understanding about it, and this can affect whether it is accepted by people, said the chief of the United Nations nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi. He is hoping that …

This 1976 University Experiment Spun Up the U.S. Wind Industry

A half century ago, a scrappy crew at the University of Massachusetts Amherst erected a wind turbine on Orchard Hill, the highest point on campus. It was a frugal production, cobbled together from the rear axle of a Ford truck, a donated generator and …

Reactor Reboot at World's Largest Nuclear Plant Highlights Flaws in Radioactive Waste Plans

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan (AP) — Japan has resumed operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet huge electricity demands during a global oil crisis, but the reboot highlights a big problem: Japan is running out of space for …

The nuclear dilemma: What does France’s nuclear waste plan in Bure mean for Luxembourg?

The facility is located in the rural Meuse region, far from populated areas and close to the Haute-Marne border. Its remote location was not the main reason for its selection, but rather its geology. Around 500 metres beneath the surface lies a thick layer …

Activists' concern after shipment of nuclear waste taken from Cumbria to Germany

Sellafield Ltd has confirmed that flasks, seen at Barrow Docks Rail Terminal on Tuesday June 9, contain residue from reprocessed radioactive waste, which is set to be returned to Germany. Waste contained in the flasks, carried by Nuclear Transport …

Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan — Japan has resumed operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet huge electricity demands during a global oil crisis, but the reboot highlights a big problem: Japan is running out of space for spent …

GOP House candidates mostly united on energy, economy, public lands

CASPER — Put seven Republican congressional candidates in the Washington Park bandshell, and how much will they agree on? Pretty much everything, it turns out. Wednesday evening was the kickoff to Politics in the Park, a forum hosted by the Natrona County …

Reactor reboot at world’s largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan’s radioactive waste plans

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan (AP) — Japan has resumed operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet huge electricity demands during a global oil crisis, but the reboot highlights a big problem: Japan is running out of space for spent …

California Dems push Congress on nuclear waste

A pair of California Democrats expressed frustration Tuesday over Congress’ continued failure to address the nation’s long-term nuclear waste problem, even as lawmakers advance legislation aimed at further streamlining regulations for new reactor projects …

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

The Enusa Group shoots up its profit in 2025 to 8 million and raises its turnover to 382 million

The Enusa Group, formed by the parent company Enusa and its subsidiaries ETSA and Emgrisa, closed 2025 with a consolidated net profit after taxes of 8 million euros, double the almost 4 million obtained in 2024, according to its 2025 annual report …

Ex-nuclear regulator wages long-shot bid for Congress

A former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chair whose tenure was plagued by accusations of mismanagement wants to return to public service: this time as a member of Congress. Greg Jaczko, who led NRC from 2009 until 2012, is making a long-shot bid to succeed …

Top Wood Lathe Machine Manufacturer Trends Highlight Global CNC Innovation And Market Expansion

JINAN, SHANDONG, CHINA, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the rapidly evolving global woodworking machinery sector, Jinan APEX CNC Technology Co., Ltd. has emerged as a recognized name frequently associated with precision engineering, …

AgriWaste to Value Summit to Examine Growing Competition for Biomass Feedstocks Across Biofuels, SAF and Carbon Markets

Industry leaders gather on 22–23 July 2026 in Jakarta to discuss agricultural waste opportunities amid rising demand for SAF and carbon removal solutions JAKARTA, INDONESIA, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Competition for agricultural …

Association of Water Technologies Selects Momentum Association Management as New Management Partner

Momentum's innovative "Bring Your Own Executive" structure keeps Executive Director Matt Coffindaffer in place to serve as the association's leader. ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Momentum …

Waste Collection Coverage Rises From 45% to 72% After Citywide Operations Shift

Door-to-door waste collection in Dehradun rose from 45% to 72% after the city improved fleet capacity, GPS tracking, and real-time monitoring. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Door-to-door waste collection coverage …

Top Gear Car Wash Offers Convenient Self-Service Hand Car Wash Experience in Calgary

Top Gear Car Wash offers affordable self-service vehicle cleaning with professional equipment and flexible wash options for Calgary drivers. CALGARY, AB, CANADA, June 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Top Gear Car Wash continues to expand its …

aZengear Lands on Tesco Marketplace - Bringing Its Carbon-Neutral Repair Patches and Survival Gear to UK Shoppers

aZengear's repair patches, fire starters, survival ponchos and compression wear are now available through one of Britain's largest retailers. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- aZengear®, the UK-based outdoor accessories …

AllRentalz Expands Platform to Power Dumpster and Moving Container Rental Operators Nationwide

AllRentalz now serves storage unit, container, dumpster, and moving rental businesses — one platform for every delivered rental operation. PORTER RANCH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Topcone Inc., the technology company …

US FUSION & Specialty Construction to Attend the 2026 Energy Projects Conference (EPC Show) & Expo in Houston, TX

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US FUSION & Specialty Construction, a specialty plastics contractor headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has announced it will attend the 2026 Energy Projects Conference …

Emirates Biotech to showcase Embio PLA biopolymers at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emirates Biotech, a leading innovator in the biopolymers industry, will be exhibiting at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026. The event will take place in Saudi Arabia from 21-24 …

Top Plastic To Fuel Machine Manufacturer Accelerates Sustainable Waste Management Innovation Worldwide

SHANGQIU, HENAN, CHINA, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the rapidly expanding environmental protection industry, **Shangqiu Ruilong Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.**, a top plastic to fuel machine manufacturer, has attracted …

New Data Highlights Growth in Energy Capture at U.S. Dairy Farms

Dairies are recycling record amounts of manure into renewable energy WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of National Dairy Month, the American Biogas Council (ABC) today released new data showing continued …

Vac2Go Opens Fort Myers Location to Meet Rising Equipment Demand in Southwest Florida

Now-operational branch marks the Company's 13th location nationwide and second satellite branch FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vac2Go, LLC ("Vac2Go" or the "Company"), a national provider of …

Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Senior Appointments

Matt Webster Named Vice President; Kevin Roschek Appointed Senior Director of Divisional Operations KALAMAZOO, MI, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales today announced the appointment of Matt …

iDenfy issues its first Greenhouse Gas Emissions report to support future sustainability efforts

The identity verification company has even bigger plans to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% until 2035 DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IDenfy, the identity verification and fraud prevention firm, has published …

Trends in Process Water Treatment Market 2026: Transforming Industries and Growth Forecast, 2030

The global process water treatment market is projected to reach $520.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2020 to 2030 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research recently published a report, …

The "$25,000 Surprise": How Kern County’s "200-Foot Sewer Rule" is Catching Rural Homeowners Off-Guard

Aging infrastructure is causing minor septic issues to trigger mandatory, five-figure public utility connections for Central Valley homeowners. BAKERSFIELD , CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California real estate …

Regional Nuclear Energy and SMR Development Take Centre Stage at Asia Nuclear Energy & SMR 2026 Summit in Singapore

Asia Nuclear Energy & SMR 2026 in Singapore examines nuclear policy, SMR deployment, financing and energy transition strategies across Asia. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing electricity demand from AI and …

Local Renton Plumbing Company, Trusted Plumbing and Heating, Nominated for The Seattle Times' 2026 Best in the PNW

Local Renton Plumbing Company, Trusted Plumbing and Heating, Nominated for 2026 Best in the PNW in both the Plumbing Services and Heat & Air Company categories RENTON, WA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local Renton …

DKJ Agri Expands Access to Quality Agricultural Materials for Modern Farming

Comprehensive agricultural, horticultural, landscaping, construction, and packaging materials designed to improve productivity and operational efficiency. TAMILNADU, TN, INDIA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The agricultural sector …

Silex World Advances Low-Carbon Critical Materials Processing Technologies for Global Supply Chains

University of Leeds spin-out Silex World advances low-carbon technologies for critical materials, rare earths and sustainable supply chains. LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silex World Ltd, a University …