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The Download: next-gen nuclear, and the data center backlash

Technology
Global
Started January 15, 2026

This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. How next-generation nuclear reactors break out of the 20th-century blueprint The popularity of commercial nuclear reactors has surged in recent years as worries about climate change and energy independence drowned out concerns about&#8230

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
Next-generation nuclear reactors offer a sustainable solution to energy independence and climate change, making them essential for our future.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
The risks associated with nuclear energy, including waste disposal and potential disasters, outweigh the benefits of next-gen reactors.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
The data center backlash highlights the urgent need for energy-efficient technologies, including next-gen nuclear, to meet growing demand sustainably.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
Focusing on next-gen nuclear might distract us from more immediate and safer renewable energy solutions that can be implemented now.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
While next-gen nuclear technology shows promise, we must also invest in renewable energy sources to create a balanced energy strategy.
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