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U.S. Nuclear Power Declines Amid Bipartisan Revival Efforts

9/22/2025

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The United States produces about one-third of the world's nuclear power.
The domestic nuclear sector is declining, with many aging reactors nearing retirement.
Georgia's Plant Vogtle, the only new plant in decades, cost $35 billion and is considered a failure.
Innovations like small modular reactors (SMRs) aim to lower costs and enhance scalability.
Bipartisan support for nuclear energy has emerged, with over 20 countries committing at COP28.

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Story summary

The United States produces about one-third of the world's nuclear power.
The domestic nuclear sector is declining, with many aging reactors nearing retirement.
Georgia's Plant Vogtle, the only new plant in decades, cost $35 billion and is considered a failure.
Innovations like small modular reactors (SMRs) aim to lower costs and enhance scalability.
Bipartisan support for nuclear energy has emerged, with over 20 countries committing at COP28.