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U.S. to use plutonium from discarded nuclear warheads as reactor fuel, selects five nuclear startups
The U.S. government is pursuing a plan to use some plutonium that has been in long-term storage and designated for disposal as fuel for next-generation reactors. The Energy Department selected five nuclear power startups to negotiate with the government on plutonium use. The move is tied to decades-long challenges in managing plutonium produced for nuclear weapons. Security, potential conflicts of interest and fuel supply chains remain key variables.
