Belgium’s government announced plans to buy all nuclear reactors from French energy giant Engie to secure the country’s energy supply, reversing nuclear phase-out legislation from the early 2000s.
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has brought new risks to the site. Drone attacks, damaged infrastructure, and staffing shortages are compounding nuclear safety concerns.
Nuclear startup X-Energy goes public with geothermal company Fervo Energy following soon after, signaling a potential turning point for the climate tech sector.