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The microreactor from Antares, a private nuclear technology company, had a successful nuclear fission reaction for the first time at Idaho National Lab. National officials dubbed it ‘historic.'

It’s just one example of federal lawmakers and officials recrafting or eliminating regulations around nuclear power as they try to speed up its development.

The plant is expected to be running by 2031. The sodium-cooled fast reactor still faces hurdles like where it will get its uranium. For now, it will be from South Africa.

The U.S. Department of Energy claims the new metal dome located at Idaho National Lab is a “first-of-its-kind-facility.” It will be used to test private developers’ microreactors.

Sentinel is the weapon system planned to replace the aging Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system.

Uranium got a boost in federal recognition this fall, and a company planning to develop in Wyoming hopes that means federal dollars will follow.

Wyoming and Utah’s governors said we no longer have to choose between protecting the environment and burning fossil fuels. Energy researchers disagree.

Democratic lawmakers push back saying workers are victims of politics

But the updates are running years behind schedule.

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was expanded in July so more people can seek help. But some are sounding the alarm over scammers trying to charge big fees.