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Utah Governor Defends Nuclear Push | Salt Lake City News
Utah Governor Spencer Cox is doubling down on his state’s bold nuclear energy push, defending billboards that sparked controversy by comparing radiation to bananas and waste to leftovers — calling out critics for cherry-picking science. As part of his Operation Gigawatt plan, Utah aims to dramatically expand electricity generation by 2034 with a nuclear microreactor, fuel recycling facility, and other renewables — all while insisting safety remains top priority through tight federal collaboration. Meanwhile, Cox also addresses the national monument reductions, noting most Utahns support more…
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