Nuclear power now makes up about 25% of the generation of Georgia Power, the largest unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co.

First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia::ATLANTA — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades.

  • DoomBot5@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Let’s not forget radiation caused by the power plant. Nuclear produces far less radiation than a coal plant.