Safety Concerns Have Delayed Approval of First U.S. Nuclear Reactor in Decades

A new era for nuclear power is taking shape as third-generation reactors, designed to be simpler and safer, inch through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) design certification process. Much of nuclear's revival hinges on the ability of new reactors to outshine those of yore in terms of safety, economics, construction time and life span. [More] Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Nuclear power - Nuclear reactor technology - Nuclear - Energy

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