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Texas Nuclear Revival: $3.2M Boost Amid Controversies

7/14/2025

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Texas is igniting a nuclear energy revival with small modular reactors, bolstered by a generous $3.2 million donation to Abilene Christian University. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has greenlit the project, set for completion next year. While bipartisan support fuels this initiative, environmental groups voice concerns over waste management and financial implications.

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Story summary

Texas is igniting a nuclear energy revival with small modular reactors, bolstered by a generous $3.2 million donation to Abilene Christian University. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has greenlit the project, set for completion next year. While bipartisan support fuels this initiative, environmental groups voice concerns over waste management and financial implications.