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Does nuclear energy make financial sense?

Steven Beardsley
October 19, 2023

Costs for new reactors can easily spiral out of control, complicating new projects. Now, with many countries relying on nuclear as part of their future energy mix, the race is on to find affordable ways to build and finance new projects.

https://p.dw.com/p/4X69I
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