NEW U.S. NUCLEAR POWER BOOM BEGINS WITH OLD, STILL-UNSOLVED PROBLEM: WHAT TO DO WITH RADIOACTIVE WASTE
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✍️ The article discusses the revival of nuclear power in the US, driven by the demand for electricity from big tech's AI data centers and the reshoring of manufacturing. However, the article also highlights the ongoing challenge of storing radioactive waste, a problem that has been unsolved since the 1960s.
👉 Nuclear power is experiencing a revival in the US, driven by the demand for electricity from big tech's AI data centers and the reshoring of manufacturing. 👉 The challenge of storing radioactive waste remains a major obstacle to the development of nuclear power. 👉 Various solutions are being proposed, including deep borehole disposal and reprocessing spent fuel. 👉 Some experts are skeptical about the feasibility of these solutions. 👉 The debate over the size of the radiation problem continues, with some experts arguing that it is a manageable risk and others arguing that it is a major threat.
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