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First new US nuclear reactor in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia (apnews.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I hope it wasn't too over budget or behind schedule. That's what oftentimes deters nuclear more than nuclear scare or cost. But it's always good to hear we're getting more nuclear since we don't have anywhere near enough storage yet and we really need to turn off coal and gas.

[–] c0c0c0 3 points 1 year ago

That's a joke, right? Vogtle started during the Carter administration.

[–] Ricaz 3 points 1 year ago

Article says

seven years late and $17 billion over budget