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Dec 27, 2024 - Why Nuclear Energy is Suddenly Making a Comeback



In the 2010s, US nuclear plants were struggling to compete against cheap natural gas and renewable energy sources. But the intensifying threat of climate change and the rise of AI have changed the conversation. To bridge the gap to a carbon-free future, America is debating whether or not to build out its atomic power industry.
0:00 Introduction
1:40 US nuclear history
2:48 Maintaining aging reactors
4:01 Building new reactors
5:50 Advanced reactor technologies
7:06 Government support
9:15 Environmental concerns
10:22 Looking forward