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As nuclear power flails in the U.S., White House bets big on a revival

Are the new reactors at Georgia’s Vogtle nuclear plant — years behind schedule and billions over budget — a sign of an industry in collapse or a revival?

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India’s SHANTI Act opens the nuclear power sector to private participation while retaining state oversight of strategic assets. The move addresses limits of the state-led model and supports India’s goal of reaching 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. Stronger regulation and private investment could accelerate nuclear expansion, strengthen energy security and aid decarbonisation.

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