Trump Admin Taps Startups to Transform Nuclear Waste into Clean Energy

This initiative marks a strategic shift in U.S. energy policy by repurposing weapons-grade plutonium as fuel for next-generation reactors, potentially solving a decades-long waste disposal challenge. If successful, it could accelerate the commercialization of modular nuclear technology and provide a steady fuel source for startups like Oklo, though security risks remain a significant hurdle.