nuclear energy

Missouri is among several states reviving a financing policy that allows utilities to charge ratepayers for power plants as they're being built rather than after they come online.

“Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal talks with the CEO of Radiant Nuclear about trying to make portable microreactors for data centers, military bases, and more.

Much of the nuclear power world has eyes on a Bill Gates-backed project near Kemmerer, Wyoming. As it inches closer to its 2030 opening date, the town struggles to meet its own infrastructure needs.

Advocates call nuclear power essential to a carbon-free future. But the project took much longer, and cost much more, than planned.

Russia plays a key role in preparing fuel for power plants. A ban could delay projects, and domestic production stirs social justice issues.

How much should nuclear power be part of our energy future?

In his new book, Gates explains why investments like making concrete “greener” will prevent extreme climate change.

The nuclear power plant will be “retired” at the end of September, but the state wants to support the four remaining plants.

The Vogtle project is three years overdue and vastly over budget.