Summary
President Trump wants to significantly increase the U.S. nuclear power capacity by 2050. New advanced nuclear reactors are being developed, which could be important for future energy needs.
Key Facts
- President Trump aims to increase U.S. nuclear power capacity four times by 2050.
- The administration has reduced support for many other clean energy types, but not nuclear.
- Advanced reactors, which are newer and have better technology, are being developed.
- These new reactors might start a new era of nuclear energy.
- The development of advanced nuclear power is part of a series called Tipping Point.
