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Why are people excited about nuclear power again?

May 8, 2026·52 min·6-min readnarrativetechnology
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Nuclear power, once widely feared and politically toxic, is experiencing a resurgence in the U.S. as rising electricity demand—driven by AI, data centers, EVs, and electrification—forces a reevaluation of clean, reliable energy sources. Despite persistent challenges around cost, regulatio

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Rachel Slaybaugh

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Rachel SlaybaughRebecca Tuhus-DubrowAdam Stein

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DCVCTerraPower

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Small Modular ReactorsMicro ReactorsGeneration IV ReactorsNuclear Regulatory Commission

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Megatons to Megawatts

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Climate ChangeLong Form JournalismRenewable EnergyScientific Method

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