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#nuclear-energy

Due to the high river water temperatures, Axpo has been increasingly reducing the output of the two reactor units at the Beznau nuclear power plant for days and reduced it to 50 percent on Sunday.

"The material in enrichment facilities, Wofsthal says, is not yet to the point where it can reach a chain reaction where it can sustain a large-scale nuclear explosion."

Uranium, discovered in 1789, is a naturally occurring radioactive element found in very small amounts in the environment—soil, water, and air.

Kazakhstan's nuclear project utilizes advanced reactors from Rosatom and CNNC, marking the country's shift back to nuclear energy for sustainable power.

In response to a tragic accident, Jamal Edwards, the grandfather charged with child endangerment for a three-year-old’s death, has pleaded not guilty to two felonies.

The OECD has downgraded its economic growth forecast for the U.S., with GDP expected to grow only 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026.

This week's news quiz covers diverse topics from various fields, such as politics, nuclear energy advancements, and the public's need for stable power sources in regions like Puerto Rico.

The blackout predominantly stemmed from a sudden power loss at a Granada substation, yet the underlying cause remains unidentified, leading to ongoing investigations.

Consumer advocates said the two bills will ultimately hike energy bills for everyday Hoosiers and put them on the hook for nuclear projects that may never get up and running.