Nuclear Energy 101: What Exactly Are Small Modular Reactors?

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By Bridget Reed MorawskiAug 18, 2021, 4:33 pm245 pts
Roughly one-fifth of the electricity needed to power America comes from nuclear energy. Fewer than 100 reactors are licensed to operate across 30 U.S. states, with most located along the East Coast. Others are scattered across the Midwest, while a handful are sited in West Coast states. Some states, like…

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