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flag Utah advances nuclear plans in Brigham City with SMR projects, citing AI demand and public support, despite ongoing concerns over cost, waste, and oversight.

flag Utah is advancing plans to build a civil nuclear energy ecosystem in Brigham City, partnering with companies like Valar Atomics and Holtec International to deploy small modular reactors, driven by rising energy demand from AI and growing public support for nuclear power. flag Governor Spencer Cox promotes the initiative as a clean, reliable solution, reflecting a national trend with nuclear providing about 20% of U.S. electricity. flag While enthusiasm grows, including youth-led advocacy events, concerns persist over costs, waste management, water use, and transparency, with critics urging independent oversight and cautioning against repeating past failures.

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