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Ohio Atomic Press is dedicated to exposing the history, dangers, and ongoing failures of the nuclear industry in Ohio. For decades, communities across the Buckeye State have faced environmental contamination, health risks, and broken promises from an industry that prioritizes profit over public safety. From the toxic legacy of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant to new nuclear projects looming on the horizon, we bring you the stories they don’t want told—shining a light on the hidden costs, unchecked risks, and the fight to protect Ohio’s people and environment from radioactive harm.

Ohio Nuclear News

Oklo Partners with Lightbridge on Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Amid Securities Fraud Allegations

OKLO - Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO), a nuclear power and fuel recycling company, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), a nuclear fuel technology firm. The agreement aims to explore the feasibility of co-locating a Lightbridge commercial-scale fuel fabrication facility at Oklo's proposed fuel fabrication plant, as well as investigate methods for recycling nuclear waste.

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Beneath the Surface: Ohio EPA Flags Risks in Sub-Surface Demolition Plan for X-326

PIKETON, OH - The demolition of the X-326 Process Building at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, a sprawling Cold War relic in Piketon, Ohio, is turning into a case study of bureaucratic oversight and environmental anxiety. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised pointed questions about the Department of Energy’s (DOE) At- and Below-Grade Demolition Design Plan, highlighting potential risks to public safety and the environment in the project to dismantle this once-massive uranium enrichment facility.

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AEP Goes Nuclear: Pursues Federal Grants for Potential Nuclear Power Sites in Indiana, Virginia

COLUMBUS, OH — American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking federal funding to explore the potential development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) on two company-owned properties in the Midwest and Southeast. The utility’s plans, which aim to secure grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), could mark a notable shift in how electricity is generated—and in how local communities engage with nuclear power—in Indiana and Virginia.

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Don’t Drink the Radioactive Kool-Aid: The Perils of Nuclear Power in the Modern Age

OPINION - In the face of climate change, nuclear power is increasingly being championed as a clean energy solution. Advocates highlight advancements such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) as the future of the industry. They also push for the revival of decommissioned plants like Three Mile Island, claiming they are essential to energy security. But behind the promises lies a sobering reality: nuclear energy remains fraught with safety concerns, aging infrastructure, and unsolved waste issues that make it a hazardous bet for the future.

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At Ohio Atomic Press, we are driven to expose the harsh realities of Ohio’s nuclear industry and its devastating legacy. Our team of writers, historians, scientists, and activists is committed to uncovering the secrets, lies, and consequences hidden behind the atomic curtain. From the radioactive scars of past events to the dangerous ambitions of modern nuclear plans, we reveal how Ohio has been exploited as a proving ground for the atomic age. Our mission is clear: to shine a light on the contamination, corruption, and risks caused by Ohio's Atomic Energy sector so that future generations are spared from the fallout of this toxic industry.