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Illinois Senate approves plan to allow new nuclear reactors

The Illinois Senate approved lifting a 36-year-old moratorium on new nuclear power installments on Wednesday in a plan proponents say will ensure the state can meet its carbon-free power production promise by 2045. The Senate’s 44-7 endorsement opens the door for cutting-edge nuclear technology in so-called small modular reactors, designed to sit on sites for which they produce power, such as large factories. Environmentalists have criticized the plan, noting that small modular reactors are a decade or more from viability. Sponsoring Sen. Sue Rezin, a Republican from Morris, said that’s the reason, coupled with a federal permitting process of as much as eight years, her legislation is timely.


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  • mercy nduta

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    Super!

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    • Princess

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      Its a positive step toward diversifying energy sources and promoting sustainable solutions.

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      • We Don't Have Time

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        • Elizabeth Gathigia

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          Good news

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          • George Kariuki

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            I urge other states to follow Illinois' example and lift their moratoriums on new nuclear power plants.

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            • Grace Njeri

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              That's the way!

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              • Kevin

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                Great work

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                • Rotich Kim

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                  Amazing

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                  • CHRIS NGATIA

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                    Great👍

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                    • Rashid Kamau

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                      sounds great!

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