US Picks Potential Partners for Using Cold War-Era Plutonium as Fuel

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Institutional action enables high-risk nuclear proliferation and environmental harm despite waste reduction. | The repurposing of Cold War-era plutonium for energy production presents a complex ethical balance. On one hand, it reduces nuclear weapons stockpiles and could contribute to clean energy goals. On the other hand, it introduces significant environmental and proliferation risks, undermining planetary boundaries and long-term sustainability.