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AI Data Centers in Former Nuclear Sites | Lexington News
The Department of Energy is turning Cold War-era uranium sites into AI powerhouses, with a $100 billion data center slated for Kentucky’s Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Partnering with private firms like NextEra Energy, the initiative aims to fuel U.S. tech leadership while creating jobs and economic growth in rural areas — but environmentalists warn of emissions from new natural gas plants and call for strict oversight. Cleanup continues as the agency also explores reusing stored uranium, blending legacy cleanup with future innovation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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