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Denver Airport Explores Nuclear Power for Sustainable Future

8/11/2025

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Denver International Airport is taking a bold step towards sustainability by investigating a small modular nuclear reactor to power its operations. With a projected 120 million passengers by 2045, this $1.25 million study could make DEN the first airport to harness nuclear energy, paving the way for a greener future in aviation worldwide.

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Denver International Airport is taking a bold step towards sustainability by investigating a small modular nuclear reactor to power its operations. With a projected 120 million passengers by 2045, this $1.25 million study could make DEN the first airport to harness nuclear energy, paving the way for a greener future in aviation worldwide.