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Environment & Energy

hlthe2b

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1. Well, there IS a renewable energy argument. But, I'm more taken aback that AI seems to be the lead justification

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sat Sep 21, 2024, 11:07 AM

Sep 2024

(based on its MASSIVE energy needs, much like Crypto) to restart these reactors. That is breathtaking as a decision point to me (and not in a good way).

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Three Mile Island Reactor 1 Will Be Restarted to Power Microsoft Data Centers. [View all] NNadir Sep 2024 OP

Well, there IS a renewable energy argument. But, I'm more taken aback that AI seems to be the lead justification hlthe2b Sep 2024 #1

Like anything, data science can be used or abused. As a person working in the sciences, I am mostly involved with... NNadir Sep 2024 #3

"This website requires energy." OKIsItJustMe Sep 2024 #6

Hmmmm BrianTheEVGuy Sep 2024 #2

Um, Nuclear Engineers are highly educated, highly trained professionals, and are, happily, largely indifferent... NNadir Sep 2024 #4

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning NT BrianTheEVGuy Sep 2024 #5

Is there any chatter about restarting San Onofre? CoopersDad Sep 2024 #7

Not to my knowledge. San Onofre however, has a large inventory of used nuclear fuel which I expect will be... NNadir Sep 2024 #8

Most of the power plant has already been scrapped... hunter Sep 2024 #9