U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel
The US aims to give Cold War plutonium to start-ups for nuclear fuel, which companies say is a better way to dispose of the material and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. However, the plan has faced criticism from nonproliferation experts. The Trump Administration is seeking to provide weapons-grade plutonium to start-ups for fuel, a move that has sparked debate about the best way to handle the Cold War-era material.
- ▪The US is seeking to provide weapons-grade plutonium to start-ups for nuclear fuel.
- ▪The plan aims to dispose of Cold War-era material and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel.
- ▪Nonproliferation experts have criticized the plan, citing concerns about the potential risks.
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