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How China became the king of new nuclear power, and how the U.S. is trying to stage a comeback (www.cnbc.com)
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China has 21 nuclear reactors under construction which will have a capacity for generating more than 21 gigawatts of electricity, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. That is two and a half times more nuclear reactors under construction than any other country.

I love that China is not planning to power all future demand with more coal and gas.

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[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It's still overall, a small part of their grid. They don't have plans to expand their nuclear fleet all too much. A good chunk are experimental, and for military research.

[–] sudoshakes@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not sure what this has to do with the price of tea there

[–] Arcturus@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Overall, probably cheaper, as it requires less tax to help pay for the cost of nuclear infrastructure.