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- 1Trump administration advances plan to turn warhead plutonium into reactor fuel●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 and some unease among experts and observers, who are weighing the potential benefits of reusing the material against safety and security concerns surrounding its handling.
- 2Researchers discuss plutonium, nuclear war effects at conference●We had additional talks on various nuclear topics ☢️ Plutonium production in fast reactors ☢️ Effects of nuclear war on
Researchers reported on a series of talks covering a wide range of nuclear topics, including plutonium production in fast reactors, the effects of nuclear war on water cycles, measurements and remote detection at nuclear weapon test sites, and the link between sustainability and nuclear non-proliferation. The discussions connect technical reactor science with arms control and climate concerns.