Three Mile Island’s in the news as the US boosts nuclear funding again, aiming to revive a sector long stalled since the 1979 meltdown.
Meta is purchasing environmental attributes of solar projects in Louisiana, adding to its renewable energy portfolio. Meanwhile, other tech companies are investing in natural gas plants and nuclear reactors in Texas and Iowa to meet rising AI data center power demands. The shift reflects a mix of renewable and fossil fuel investments amid grid constraints.
The US government announced a $550 billion funding commitment to nuclear projects, including restarting Three Mile Island and supporting new reactors in Japan. The move aligns with US priorities on energy security and climate change, amid a global nuclear renaissance.