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The U.S. has tons of leftover plutonium — and private companies may soon get it
The U.S. has tons of leftover plutonium — and private companies may soon get it
The U.S. has tons of leftover plutonium — and private companies may soon get it

Published on: 05/28/2026

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The Oklo logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in this photo illustration. The nuclear-energy company is one of five companies that would receive plutonium from the federal government if a Trump administration plan is finalized. (Photo Illustration by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

For years, the U.S. Energy Department has been trying to decide what to do with literally tons of surplus plutonium from dismantled nuclear weapons.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/05/trump-plan-would-give-weapons-grade-plutonium-to-5-energy-firms.html

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