Nuclear Power Comeback Triggered by AI Data Centers

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, examines the resurgence of nuclear energy, propelled by the massive energy demands of AI data centers. Highlighting Rick Perry’s proposal for a nuclear-powered data hub near Amarillo, McIntyre points out that companies like Microsoft and OpenAI are already building similarly vast and power-intensive facilities. With renewables struggling to keep pace, nuclear may be the only clean energy option left—unless the grid reverts to coal.