Nuclear Power's Renaissance: US Shuttered Plant May Reopen Soon
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 13:10
Nuclear Power's Renaissance: US Shuttered Plant May Reopen Soon
Nuclear power is poised for a renaissance as the US could bring a shuttered nuclear power plant back to life next year. With federal backing, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $1.52 billion loan aimed at restoring a nuclear generating facility in Covert Township, Michigan.
Despite ongoing environmental debates, this move highlights the critical role nuclear energy plays as a carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels.
- Nuclear is the biggest source of carbon pollution-free energy in the US.
- Can fill in for renewables when solar and wind power wane.
- Controversy remains among environmental advocates.
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