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- 1Trump administration plans plutonium fuel from dismantled warheads●The # Trump admin is moving forward with a plan to provide Cold War-era # plutonium from dismantled # nuclear warheads t
The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to supply Cold War-era plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads to companies that would convert the material into fuel for nuclear power plants. The proposal has generated debate, with some experts and observers expressing unease about handling and repurposing the dangerous weapons-grade material for commercial energy use.
- 2Scientists Present Talks on Plutonium, Fast Reactors and Nuclear War Effects●We had additional talks on various nuclear topics ☢️ Plutonium production in fast reactors ☢️ Effects of nuclear war on
Researchers have reported holding additional talks covering a range of nuclear topics, including plutonium production in fast reactors, the effects of nuclear war on water cycles, measurements at nuclear weapon test sites, remote detection of tests, and sustainability in relation to nuclear non-proliferation. The discussions span technical, environmental and policy dimensions of nuclear science, reflecting renewed interest in both reactor technology and the consequences of nuclear conflict.