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Technology@beehaw.org · 7 months ago

The world's only coal-to-nuclear reactor plant just broke ground in Wyoming

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The world's only coal-to-nuclear reactor plant just broke ground in Wyoming

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Technology@beehaw.org · 7 months ago

Bill Gates' TerraPower broke ground on its nuclear reactor plant, making it the first advanced reactor project ever to start construction.

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I had to dig up some other sources for info, but this is the case. The new plant has nothing to do with coal, but it is being built to replace the power production and local power related jobs in that area.

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TerraPower Press Release

World Nuclear News Article (trade publication)

AP Article

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