Nuclear-Industry

Senator Markey Alleges Energy Secretary Wright Using Position to Benefit Former Nuclear Firm Oklo

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Senator Ed Markey sent a letter to Trump alleging that Energy Secretary Chris Wright—former Oklo Inc. board member—is using his position to benefit the nuclear technology company through DOE plans to provide plutonium and approve a $1.7 billion reprocessing plant. Markey warned the moves pose …

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