Negative
20Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
- Total News Sources
- 7
- Left
- 3
- Center
- 2
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 1
- Last Updated
- 18 hours ago
- Bias Distribution
- 43% Left
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has projected that global nuclear power generation capacity could reach as much as 950 GW by 2050, significantly increasing from the current capacity of 371.5 GW. This growth is attributed to a rising demand for electricity, particularly due to advancements in artificial intelligence, and the anticipated construction of up to 550 additional nuclear plants worldwide. Concurrently, the U.S. Department of Energy is repurposing former nuclear weapons sites for renewable energy projects, striking a lease agreement with NextEra Energy for land near the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico, which is expected to support substantial solar and battery storage capacity. The DOE also highlighted that existing or retired U.S. nuclear and coal power sites could accommodate an additional 269 GW of nuclear capacity, promoting a transition toward clean energy. As countries like South Korea aim to expand their nuclear power industries through international collaborations, the momentum behind nuclear energy continues to grow globally.
- Total News Sources
- 7
- Left
- 3
- Center
- 2
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 1
- Last Updated
- 18 hours ago
- Bias Distribution
- 43% Left
Negative
20Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
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