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What’s the Role for New Nuclear Power in the Fight Against Climate Change?

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Small modular reactors (SMRs) — nuclear reactors using novel technologies to fit into much smaller and mass-producible packages than the behemoth nuclear power plants of today — are presented as a way of rapidly decarbonizing the grid in the face of an ever more pressing need to meet climate targets.

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Solar, Wind Tax Credit Extensions and Energy R&D Package in Spending Bill Before Congress

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trillion federal spending and tax extension package negotiated by congressional leaders over the weekend alongside a $900 billion coronavirus relief package. More states should be emboldened to join ranks with states that have adopted ambitious offshore wind mandates to support decarbonization of their power grids."

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