DOE Plans Domestic Uranium Supply for Advanced Reactors under Biden’s Agenda

TL/DR - The US Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting proposals for uranium enrichment services to establish a domestic supply of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), which is key to deploying advanced nuclear reactors. HALEU is not currently commercially available from US-based suppliers. The DOE's efforts are part of President Biden’s…

The Influence of Domestic Politics on US-China Relations

TL/DR - The podcast episode discusses the role of US and Chinese domestic politics in shaping the relationship between the two countries. This topic has become increasingly significant yet under-researched, particularly since Xi Jinping's rise to power in China in 2012. The discussion is led by Dr. Evan Medeiros, an expert in Chinese foreign…

Shaheen, Hassan, Kuster Collaborate with Energy Secretary

TL/DR - U.S. senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, alongside U.S. Representative Annie Kuster, and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm visited Turn Cycle Solutions in Nashua, New Hampshire to discuss energy efficiency initiatives. The visit aimed to highlight the impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction…