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In summary, the article explores the renewed interest in nuclear power as a clean energy source in the United States, acknowledging the industry’s challenges, recent setbacks, and ongoing efforts to overcome obstacles through innovative reactor designs. Ahmed Abdulla, Assistant Professor in Carleton University’s department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, weighed in on the topic.
When speaking on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (N.R.C.):
“The agency has limited resources, and suddenly they’re asked to build up technical capacity to look at all these different technologies in a short amount of time.”
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