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Australia Rejected Nuclear—Will the U.S. Finally Follow Suit?
Australia Rejected Nuclear—Will the U.S. Finally Follow Suit? In Australia’s recent national election, voters were given a rare and stark choice: double down on fossil fuels and gamble billions on nuclear energy, or commit to a clean, renewable future. The result? Australians overwhelmingly backed a rapid transition to renewables—and firmly rejected the nuclear distraction. The……
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Nuclear Power’s Political Takeover—and Why We Need to Shut It Down
In case you haven’t noticed, the nuclear industry’s political grip has reached truly absurd levels. Both parties have basically rolled out the red carpet for nuclear power, treating it like the climate panacea we never asked for. Governor Hochul’s recent push for new reactors in New York is alarming—but not exactly shocking. She’s just following……
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Maryland’s Aging Nuclear Fleet: A Looming Crisis
Maryland’s only nuclear power plant, Calvert Cliffs, is operating on borrowed time. With Unit 1 at 50 years old and Unit 2 at 48, these reactors have already exceeded the typical lifespan for nuclear facilities. Most reactors worldwide shut down before reaching this age due to: ❌ Structural damage & equipment failure ❌ Costly regulatory……
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