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Italy Reconsidering Nuclear Power | Irvine News
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Italy is reversing course on nuclear power, pushing for new legislation to revive atomic energy with next-gen, smaller reactors—aiming for operation by the mid-2030s to boost energy security and tackle climate change. While older Italians recall Chernobyl and remain skeptical, younger generations see nuclear as a clean, forward-looking solution. The government bets that this generational shift can overcome decades of public resistance and two historic referendums against nuclear. But critics warn of steep costs, investor hesitation, and unresolved challenges like waste management and site selection—raising doubts about whether nuclear can realistically compete with renewables in today’s energy landscape.
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