The Perry and Davis-Besse nuclear power plants, near Cleveland and Toledo, respectively, can’t compete with new natural-gas-fueled power plants. So, to help insulate FirstEnergy from its bad decisions, the utility wants to make consumers pay. The latest effort would cost ratepayers roughly $2.50 a month extra (about $30 a year), The Plain Dealer’s John Funk reported this week. Reuter.com

British Army explosive experts have been called to Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant after a “chemical incident” at the site. Independent.co.uk

Russia has demanded Donald Trump returns nuclear weapons deployed in Europe back to the United States to prevent an all-out war with North Korea. Express.co.uk

Romania has significantly strengthened its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety in recent years, a mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has concluded. The team also made recommendations for further improvement. World-nuclear-news.org