A Missouri Senate bill aimed at laying the groundwork for future nuclear energy regulation advanced Wednesday, but not without sharp debate over who should pay for new power plants. Senate Bill 838, sponsored by state Sen. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summit, was given...
Finding additional energy sources to keep the lights on in Missouri homes and businesses is a hot topic since artificial intelligence and data centers came on the scene and began eating up a lot of energy. Alisa Nelson talks to state Representative Tim Taylor, who...
Missouri is revisiting nuclear energy as a key part of its energy future. At Thursday’s Missouri Nuclear Summit in Columbia, Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer told Missourinet the event highlighted the need for reliable power and lower emissions....
Research is underway at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla into using a type of nuclear fuel that is less attractive to potential thieves, terrorists, and rogue nations. Joseph Newkirk, Founding Chair and Professor of Nuclear Engineering and...
The federal government has chosen Missouri to explore and expand nuclear energy programs – all to meet a fast-growing power demand. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is a key player. Ashley Byrd finds out more from DNR Director Kurt Schaefer, a former state...
