Nuclear Power's Role in Future Clean Energy and Climate Goals
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The Biden administration plans to triple the US's nuclear power capacity by 2050, aiming to add 200 gigawatts through new reactors, plant restarts, and upgrades, as part of a strategy to meet rising energy demand with carbon-free sources. In the short term, the goal is to achieve 35 gigawatts of new capacity within the next decade.
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