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Trump Executive Order to Give Weapons-Grade Plutonium to Nuclear Startups Raises Security Concerns
President Trump's executive order directs the Department of Energy to provide 20 metric tons of weapons-grade plutonium to private nuclear startups, sparking bipartisan criticism over proliferation risks and conflicts
Key Takeaways
- Trump's Executive Order 14302 directs DOE to give 20 metric tons of weapons-grade plutonium to five nuclear startups.
- The plutonium is enough for about 2,000 Nagasaki-type bombs, raising proliferation concerns.
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DT Editorial Team··via cleantechnica.com