Trump Orders Faster Build-Out of Nuclear Power Plants
www.nytimes.com
Among a flurry of executive actions, Mr. Trump directed the nation’s nuclear safety regulator to speed up approvals for new reactors.

It’s worth noting that he also fired many of the staff who know how to ensure that they’re actually safe, as well as the staff who would approve financing.

  • Mihies@programming.dev
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    1 day ago

    Nuclear power plants get extended lifetime if there is will.

    Also

    Three days later then-Chancellor Angela Merkel – a physicist who was previously pro-nuclear – made a speech called it an “inconceivable catastrophe for Japan” and a “turning point” for the world. She announced Germany would accelerate a nuclear phase-out, with older plants shuttered immediately.

    More than 30% of Germany’s energy comes from coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels – and the government has made controversial decisions to turn to coal to help with energy security. https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/15/europe/germany-nuclear-phase-out-climate-intl/

    Big win … for the global warming.