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First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia (www.nbcnews.com)
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First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia::ATLANTA — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades.

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[–] -2 points 3 years ago

Thermal Fusion is much more limited than solar as an energy source. It may be useful for niche applications, but waste heat alone limits it to a tenth of the power available from solar on just the built up areas.

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