X-energy gets federal environmental approval for Texas nuclear reactors

Published on May 18, 2026

X-energy, the Amazon-backed nuclear startup looking to revive the United States’ high-temperature gas-cooled reactor efforts, just took a major step toward securing federal permits to start construction on its debut plant. On Monday, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the key environmental review for…

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As sustainability retreats, Singapore youths face a green jobs reality check

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