Exciting news! Two new reactors just came online in Georgia at the Vogtle plant—the first new ones built in the US in over 30 years. That’s like finding a unicorn at a horse farm. They’re huge, expensive, but they’ll power a ton of homes without any carbon.
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Other states like Wyoming and Washington are experimenting with small modular reactors (SMRs)—basically nuclear plants that can fit in your garage. Well, a really big garage. But they’re meant to be cheaper and easier to build. Mini nukes, folks!
The future might also see floating nuclear plants offshore. Imagine a barge with a reactor. “I’m not saying it’s a pizza delivery, but it’s a similar level of convenience.”
