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flag TVA seeks permit for first small, modular nuclear reactor in the U.S. to combat emissions.

flag The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the US's largest public power company, has applied for a permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build a small, modular nuclear reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. flag This marks the first such application in the U.S. TVA aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet growing electricity demand, with $350 million allocated for the project. flag However, critics argue that renewable sources like solar and wind offer cheaper, safer alternatives.

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