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How will we power the AI boom?

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Energy Evolution and Community Concerns

This chapter examines the complexities surrounding the proposed natural gas plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia, amidst community opposition and coal's dominance in the energy landscape. It highlights the challenges posed by the growth of data centers and their environmental impacts while discussing the balance needed between traditional and renewable energy sources. The conversation also touches on the potential revival of nuclear energy and alternative strategies to meet the escalating energy demands of modern technology.

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