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The first US nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia (apnews.com)
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ATLANTA (AP) — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades.

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[–] 11 points 3 years ago (2 children)

I really doubt that environmental regulations more than doubled the price. Especially when they knew about those regulations when they were planning it.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Protests against nuclear power have certainly helped prevent many counties, US included, from investing in new reactors over the last 30+ years.

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