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Nuclear Power in New York Debated | Albany News
Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing forward with a bold plan to build new nuclear power plants in upstate New York, aiming to add 8.4 gigawatts of zero-emission energy to the grid—lowering costs, meeting demand, and jumpstarting economic revival in shuttered communities like Dunkirk. While locals embrace the promise of jobs and tax revenue, critics warn of inherent risks in fuel mining, refining, and storage, urging a full focus on solar and wind. Proponents counter that nuclear is just as safe as renewables, sparking a fierce debate as New York charts its path to a cleaner, more affordable…
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