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States Race for Advanced Nuclear Reactors Amid Skepticism

3/29/2025

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U.S. states are in a fierce race to lure advanced nuclear reactors, with Tennessee and Utah leading the charge through bold investments and regulatory reforms. Yet, public skepticism and the rise of renewable energy sources cast shadows on this nuclear ambition. The fate of modular reactors hangs in the balance, clouded by safety and supply chain worries.

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Story summary

U.S. states are in a fierce race to lure advanced nuclear reactors, with Tennessee and Utah leading the charge through bold investments and regulatory reforms. Yet, public skepticism and the rise of renewable energy sources cast shadows on this nuclear ambition. The fate of modular reactors hangs in the balance, clouded by safety and supply chain worries.