Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed building a new nuclear facility in upstate New York to support the state’s shift from fossil fuels, according to Spectrum News 1. She says the plant would boost the electric grid and create thousands of jobs, but critics are voicing environmental and cost concerns.
Supporters argue nuclear energy offers steady, reliable output unlike solar and wind. Experts note it’s already widely used in the U.S. Navy and could play a central role in the clean energy transition.
Skeptics, including State Sen. Liz Krueger, question safety, cost-effectiveness, and whether the project can move fast enough to meet climate targets. Hochul has yet to respond to calls for more details.
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