Why Nuclear Energy is Suddenly Making a Comeback

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In the 2010s, US nuclear plants were struggling to compete against cheap natural gas and renewable energy sources. But the intensifying threat of climate change and the rise of AI have changed the conversation. To bridge the gap to a carbon-free future, America is debating whether or not to build out its atomic power industry. 0:00 Introduction 1:40 US nuclear history 2:48 Maintaining aging reactors 4:01 Building new reactors 5:50 Advanced reactor technologies 7:06 Government support 9:15 Environmental concerns 10:22 Looking forward Watch more mini documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqq4LnWs3olUDhww8NEcViirkrirzHp27 #Energy #AI #Technology -------- Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and viewpoints you haven’t heard, you’ll discover cinematic, data-led shows that investigate the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals is business as you’ve never seen it. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel Bloomberg Quicktake for global news and insight in an instant.