Why are people excited about nuclear power again?
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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