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Five States Race for Nuclear Future | Bristol Virginia News
Five states—Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho—are racing to become the nation’s next nuclear energy powerhouses, selected from 26 applicants to host cutting-edge research hubs. These centers will tackle everything from next-gen fuel to waste management, fueling President Biden’s push to quadruple nuclear capacity by 2050—and powering the AI revolution with reliable, clean electricity. Each site could spawn 25,000 jobs and draw $50 billion in private investment, turning energy innovation into massive economic engines. Lawmakers are demanding permanent authorization to ensure…
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