Evan Halper

Evan Halper, a Washington Post reporter focused on the energy transition, dives into Microsoft's massive energy needs for its AI initiatives, which has led the tech giant to revive the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear plant. He discusses the historical impact of the 1979 meltdown and the shifting public perception of nuclear power as a viable solution to the current energy demands driven by AI. The conversation also highlights major investments and the balance needed between corporate power requirements and public energy necessities.

Evan Halper, a reporter from The Washington Post, dives into the potential reopening of Three Mile Island, site of the infamous 1979 nuclear accident. He discusses how Constellation Energy's partnership with Microsoft could transform the plant into a key power source for AI. As tech giants crave more energy, he outlines the balance between nuclear power's historical stigma and its role in a cleaner energy future. Halper also touches on community opinions and the financial stakes involved in this bold energy pivot.

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