Nuclear power debated as climate bargain chip gains traction
Nuclear energy shifts from environmental villain to pivotal compromise in climate talks. With 104 reactors powering one fifth of U.S. electricity and 70 percent of carbon-free power, lawmakers weigh incentives to build new plants while addressing waste and security concerns. Senate hearings on carbon cap legislation hinge on GOP support and centrists, as Kerry and Graham propose a bipartisan path highlighting nuclear as essential to emissions goals and energy mix.
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