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Why the nuclear ‘fast reactor’ was never developed at scale
In the race to decarbonize our economy, nuclear power is playing an increasing role in our ability to reach net zero. Now, a decades-old technology known as a nuclear fast reactor is getting a second look for its ability to turn nuclear waste into energy, as reported in a recent news article on CNBC. Some researchers are asking why the technology was never developed at commercial scale, especially given nuclear’s rising potential as a viable, major source of clean energy. Th
Jun 6, 20222 min read
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