Summary
- In an unlikely alliance, tech giants and the Trump administration have thrown their support behind nuclear energy as the answer to the climate crisis.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to develop a new nuclear energy plant – the first in the state for decades.
- This comes as most existing reactors in the US are aged, with many being retired or scheduled to close.
- But next-generation small modular reactors are cheaper and easier to develop, which could give the industry a much-needed boost.
- Tech giants including Google, Amazon and Meta have already signed deals to support the development of new reactors.
By Justine Calma
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