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SarahD

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Wed May 29, 2024, 11:20 AM May 2024

Nuclear power is safe and efficient, but not cheap. [View all]

There is a big push on to build more nuclear electricity capacity. This article is just one example of the huge public relations blitz. Nukes are a good way to meet our insatiable energy demand and reduce carbon emissions. But it won't be cheap. The whole purpose of the media campaign is to inject huge amounts of taxpayer dollars.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-support-new-nuclear-power-plants-us-2024-05-29/

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