U.S. Dept. of of Energy
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Why Nuclear Power Is Not the Answer
Green Century supports clean energy sources in place of nuclear power. As data centers, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and other energy-guzzlers increase power demand, some people are pitching nuclear energy as a solution. Data centers comprised 4.4% of U.S. energy consumption in 2023 and are expected to reach 6.7-12% by 2028, according to a 2024 report…