Independent Roundup of Global Nuclear Developments, Safety Concerns, and Geopolitical Impacts

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200

This weekly compilation gathers independent and non-mainstream coverage of nuclear industry issues, safety challenges, and related geopolitical events. Key highlights include criticism of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission being influenced by the nuclear power sector, and Big Tech companies rapidly entering nuclear energy while potentially bypassing safety standards. The newsletter addresses the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, revisiting the fates of its heroes and those responsible. It also covers ongoing risks at Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plants amid regional conflicts, including power losses and potential structural collapse. Economic analyses argue that renewables are significantly cheaper than new nuclear projects, with new metrics showing renewables at 53% lower cost. Climate discussions emphasize the urgency of the Atlantic current collapse and sea-level rise as health crises. Geopolitical sections examine tensions involving Iran, Israel-Lebanon conflict