US Aims to Triple Nuclear Power Capacity by 2050
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The Biden administration has unveiled a roadmap to triple the US's nuclear energy capacity by 2050, aiming to add 200 gigawatts of new capacity. This plan, which includes deploying small modular reactors and extending the life of existing plants, faces challenges such as high costs, aging infrastructure, and potential policy shifts under a Trump administration. Despite these hurdles, nuclear energy has gained bipartisan support and interest from big tech companies as a carbon-free power source.
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