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Jigar Shah on the Pathway to Clean, Cheap, and Abundant Energy

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Reviving Nuclear Power: Challenges and Innovations

This chapter examines the historical trajectory of nuclear power in the U.S., highlighting its peak and subsequent decline due to economic and regulatory challenges. It introduces small modular reactors as a viable solution to rekindle interest in nuclear energy while discussing the industry's complexities and the need for modernization. The conversation emphasizes the strategic role of nuclear energy in national security and outlines the importance of updating approaches to foster innovation and growth in the sector.

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