New Nuclear Design Prompts Call to Rethink Energy Rules
Bloomberg Opinion argues nuclear power, aided by small modular reactors, is essential to decarbonize while renewables struggle with intermittency. It urges extending existing plants, financing new builds, advancing waste solutions, and overhauling safety regimes to accelerate innovation amid urgent climate goals.
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Midwest as America's enduring regional center of democratic culture
Washington Post columnist George Will surveys the Midwest's history from the Northwest Ordinance to its 19th century book culture and civic life. He highlights notable figures and places Iowa Wisconsin Ohio and Minnesota as key sources of democratic energy and enduring regional identity.
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Battery Belt reshapes jobs beyond college degrees
Bloomberg columnist Conor Sen explains the Battery Belt shift as multibillion-dollar battery plants rise in Georgia, South Carolina, and nearby states. Growth hinges on land, infrastructure, and a trained workforce, with governments negotiating deals to attract Stellantis, Hyundai, GM, and Ford, signaling a broader industrial future.
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