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AI’s nuclear option

Today, Explained

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Reviving Nuclear: Lessons from Three Mile Island

This chapter explores the reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor through a deal with Microsoft, reflecting on the historical impact of the 1979 meltdown on public perception. It discusses ongoing safety concerns, recent incidents, and the contentious debates surrounding nuclear energy's role in the current energy transition. The chapter also compares past and present attitudes towards nuclear power, weighing its potential benefits against inherent risks amid rising climate change challenges.

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