Why America Must Double Down On Nuclear Energy
The post Why America Must Double Down On Nuclear Energy appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Abstract: I believe nuclear energy is poised for a vital resurgence. Amid rising global temperatures, surging data center demand, and bipartisan support for innovation, now is the time to double down on nuclear power. This article explores the environmental, economic, and health benefits of next-generation nuclear energy—from advanced reactor technology and the ADVANCE Act to Tennessee’s leadership and global developments. With zero carbon emissions, unmatched reliability, and growing private sector investment, nuclear energy can be the cornerstone for America’s clean, resilient, and competitive future. Thermal power plant getty A Nuclear Wake-Up Call from Washington On May 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued a sweeping set of executive orders aimed at jumpstarting the U.S. nuclear energy industry. In a ceremony at the White House, the President announced directives for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to overhaul and streamline its approval process, aiming to license new reactors within just 18 months. Another order instructed the Departments of Energy and Defense to explore building reactors on federal lands, including military bases and data center sites. The orders set an ambitious goal: quadruple the nation’s nuclear capacity from 100 to 400 gigawatts by 2050. In doing so, the administration hopes to power an AI- and cloud-driven economy while cutting carbon emissions and bolstering U.S. energy independence. But the proposals as you might expect are not without controversy. Some scientists and regulatory experts fear the orders could weaken safety oversight. Critics worry that consolidating power over the NRC under the White House may erode its independence. Still, the underlying signal is clear: nuclear power is back in the national spotlight—and I strongly agree that it’s time we take that seriously. As a former US senator, physician, and Tennessean who has long championed science-based energy solutions at the federal and state level, I believe this moment…
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Abstract: I believe nuclear energy is poised for a vital resurgence. Amid rising global temperatures, surging data center demand, and bipartisan support for innovation, now is the time to double down on nuclear power. This article explores the environmental, economic, and health benefits of next-generation nuclear energy—from advanced reactor technology and the ADVANCE Act to Tennessee’s leadership and global developments. With zero carbon emissions, unmatched reliability, and growing private sector investment, nuclear energy can be the cornerstone for America’s clean, resilient, and competitive future. Thermal power plant getty A Nuclear Wake-Up Call from Washington On May 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued a sweeping set of executive orders aimed at jumpstarting the U.S. nuclear energy industry. In a ceremony at the White House, the President announced directives for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to overhaul and streamline its approval process, aiming to license new reactors within just 18 months. Another order instructed the Departments of Energy and Defense to explore building reactors on federal lands, including military bases and data center sites. The orders set an ambitious goal: quadruple the nation’s nuclear capacity from 100 to 400 gigawatts by 2050. In doing so, the administration hopes to power an AI- and cloud-driven economy while cutting carbon emissions and bolstering U.S. energy independence. But the proposals as you might expect are not without controversy. Some scientists and regulatory experts fear the orders could weaken safety oversight. Critics worry that consolidating power over the NRC under the White House may erode its independence. Still, the underlying signal is clear: nuclear power is back in the national spotlight—and I strongly agree that it’s time we take that seriously. As a former US senator, physician, and Tennessean who has long championed science-based energy solutions at the federal and state level, I believe this moment…
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