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- 1NRC approves first US construction permit for BWRX-300 small reactorβNRC issues first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor, to be built by TVA at the Clinch River site in Tennessee, according to GE Vernova. The decision marks a milestone for next-generation nuclear power in the United States and is drawing attention as a sign of renewed momentum for small modular reactor deployment.
- 2Tipping request at Melbourne pub sparks debateβgot hit up for a tip at the lincoln the other day for anyone who doesn't know this pub's located up the road from rmit i
A customer was asked for a tip at The Lincoln, a Carlton pub near RMIT in Melbourne, prompting discussion about the growing practice. The poster describes the venue as formerly a downbeat bar with a low-key, high-quality menu, Guinness on tap and reasonably priced local wines. Many Australians are uneasy about tipping culture creeping into hospitality, where it is not customary.
- 3Johnston County Single-Family Home Permits Rise Despite Housing SlumpβJohnston County Single-Family Home Permits Rise Despite Challenging Housing Market
Johnston County, North Carolina, has issued more single-family home building permits even as the wider US housing market struggles with high mortgage rates and affordability pressures. The increase suggests builders in the Raleigh-area county still see steady demand for new homes, bucking a slowdown hitting many other markets.
- 4Gianforte Joins Bipartisan Governor Push for Permitting ReformβGov. Gianforte Joins Governors in Urging Congress to Pass Permitting Reform
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has joined a group of fellow governors in calling on Congress to pass federal permitting reform. The governors are pressing lawmakers to speed up approval processes for infrastructure and energy projects. The appeal adds state-level pressure to an ongoing debate in Washington over how to streamline environmental reviews and project timelines.
- 5New Jersey data center emitted pollution for months without permitsβThis US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits. Records show Vineland facili
A data center in Vineland, New Jersey discharged health-harming pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened, according to records reported by The Guardian and Climate News Now. The facility operated without the required permits, raising concerns about oversight of the rapidly growing data center industry and its environmental impact on nearby communities.
- 6Pennsylvania DEP published 49 pages of permit noticesβDEP Posted 49 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In October 3 PA Bulletin
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection posted 49 pages of permit-related notices in the October 3 edition of the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the state's official register. The notices cover permit applications, actions and other regulatory items across the state, and are being circulated to environmental watchers who track DEP permitting activity.
- 7Pennsylvania DEP Seeks Comment On Data Center Air PermitβDEP Invites Comments On Air Permit For Operating Natural Gas Boilers, Backup Generators At TECfusions Keystone LLC New Kensington Data Center In Westmoreland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is inviting public comments on an air quality permit for TECfusions Keystone LLC's planned New Kensington data center in Westmoreland County. The permit would cover operation of natural gas boilers and backup generators at the facility. The comment period gives residents and advocacy groups a chance to weigh in on emissions from the site before the state issues its final decision.
- 8Edmonton permits down 27% as rowhomes lead new housingβNEW BLOG POST Edmonton permitted 27% fewer homes through Q3 2026 than in record-setting 2025. But look under the hood: 5
Edmonton approved 27% fewer homes through the third quarter of 2026 than during its record-setting 2025, according to a new building permit report. The analysis notes a shift in housing type: 5-8 unit rowhomes have become the largest category of new homes being built in the city. Housing advocates are weighing what the slower year means after 2025's highs.
- 9Drone strikes on Sudan dormitory and shelter kill 10βDrone strikes on dormitory, shelter kill 10 in Sudanβs El-Obeid
Drone strikes hit a student dormitory and a shelter in El-Obeid, Sudan, killing 10 people. The city, the capital of North Kordofan state, has been repeatedly affected by fighting in Sudan's ongoing civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. The attack on civilian sites including places housing students and displaced people has drawn condemnation and renewed attention to the toll the war is taking on civilians.