PIKETON, Ohio — Centrus Energy shares fell sharply Thursday after the company’s latest earnings release and 2026 guidance signaled slowing momentum in its core nuclear fuel business despite major federal awards and a record cash position.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new bill introduced in the Ohio Senate would formally declare the state’s energy siting policy and outline which energy sources qualify as affordable, reliable, and clean under state law.Senate Bill 294, sponsored by Sens. George Lang and Mark Romanchuk and co-sponsored by Sens. Andrew Brenner and Bill Reineke, defines the types of energy sources that may be prioritized when the state reviews applications for new utility facilities.The proposal classifies nuclear power as a “clean energy source” but specifically excludes advanced nuclear energy technology from being considered an “affordable energy source.” The bill defines “affordable” energy as one that provides stable and predictable costs and demonstrates cost-effectiveness compared to other sources over the previous five years.Under the measure, Ohio would also prioritize domestic energy production and seek to minimize reliance on foreign nations for critical materials and manufacturing.The legislation states it is the public policy of Ohio to ensure “affordable, reliable, and clean energy security” across the state while giving preference to energy sources that meet those standards.Senate Bill 294 was introduced during the 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) and has been referred for committee consideration.READ THE FULL BILL TEXT: https://legiscan.com/OH/text/SB294/id/3273449/Ohio-2025-SB294-Introduced.pdf
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio is betting billions on a nuclear energy renaissance, creating the Ohio Nuclear Development Authority (ONDA) to spearhead a new generation of advanced reactors and radioactive waste storage. But as this powerful, state-backed entity prepares to guide Ohio's energy future, its controversial origins and the tangled interests of its board members raise the specter of a "FirstEnergy 2.0" scandal, where public policy could be shaped for private profit.
PIKETON, Ohio — An estimated 50,000 gallons of potentially radioactive wastewater were released on-site during a demolition project at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, a former uranium enrichment facility with a long history of toxic contamination.
PIKETON, Ohio – A major environmental permit for the Piketon Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride (DUF6) Conversion Facility is set to change hands, according to an application filed with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The move marks a shift in the operational oversight of the plant.Â
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Catfish collected from the Scioto River and Paint Creek in southern Ohio show levels of PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals” — that exceed federal and state safety guidelines, according to recently released data from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio — New details have emerged regarding the environmental review for the CMH205 Data Center Development Project in Fayette County, revealing the project's cumulative impact on local wetlands is now being assessed by regulators.
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — New environmental data submitted to state regulators shows that groundwater contamination tied to the PPG Industries facility in Circleville continues to exceed federal cleanup limits.
WHEELING, W.Va. — Environmental advocates are warning residents in the Ohio Valley about potential dangers tied to proposed carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects, citing safety, water usage, and regulatory concerns.
KINGSTON, Ohio — The Village of Kingston is under serious scrutiny from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), facing separate compliance actions regarding its drinking water system and its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Ohio EPA documents indicate widespread issues and the threat of substantial penalties.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a warning letter to the Village of Kingston in Ross County for failing to provide required annual water quality reports to its residents.
Since 2018, Anduril Industries—a rapidly growing defense tech firm backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and founded by Palmer Luckey—has landed 16 contracts from the Department of Homeland Security worth over $550 million. The goal? To blanket the U.S.-Mexico border with autonomous surveillance towers, AI-powered drones, and military-grade interceptor systems. What started as a modest border security pilot project has morphed into a full-blown, algorithm-driven enforcement machine.
Anduril Industries, a prominent defense tech firm, publicly announced, earlier this year, its plan to build Arsenal-1, a five-million-square-foot advanced weapons manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, Ohio, near Rickenbacker International Airport. This initiative, originally and secretly codenamed "Project Thor," has been promoted by Governor Mike DeWine as the biggest job-creation and payroll project in the state’s history. They’re promising 4,000 direct jobs by 2035, 4,500 more indirectly, a $1 billion boost to Ohio’s GDP, and $2 billion in annual economic output. Anduril claims Arsenal-1 will "rebuild the arsenal" of U.S. military might by "hyperscaling" production of autonomous systems and weaponry, like advanced drones.
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Anduril Industries’ latest expansion near the Mississippi Solid Rocket Complex is drawing harsh criticism from community activists and arms control advocates who say the move accelerates a dangerous militarization of domestic industry.
DUBLIN, Ireland — Anduril Industries, the defense startup synonymous with AI-driven warfare, has announced its acquisition of Irish IT firm Klas. The move, framed as an expansion of Anduril’s tactical computing capabilities, signals deeper entrenchment of autonomous defense operations—but critics warn of unchecked corporate control over military decision-making.
Defense technology startup Anduril Industries has just raised an eye-popping $2.5 billion in its Series G funding round, catapulting its valuation to an astounding $30.5 billion. This fresh infusion of capital—more than doubling its previous valuation of around $14 billion—has positioned the company as a formidable force in modern defense tech and military innovation.
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.
Jason Salley is an investigative journalist known for his hard-hitting reporting on environmental contamination and government oversight. With a focus on uncovering the hidden truths of Appalachia, his work has exposed decades of radioactive pollution and corporate negligence at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Salley’s fearless storytelling and relentless pursuit of the facts have made him a powerful voice for the communities impacted by America’s nuclear legacy.
