America’s Nuclear Power And AI May Not Work Together

By Douglas McIntyre  •  October 3, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that while America urgently needs more energy to power AI data centers, nuclear startups are attracting billions in investment despite not yet delivering power to the grid. He warns that overbuilding or failed ventures could leave the U.S. with wasted resources and energy risks, even as coal is being pushed back into the mix.

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