TUNE IN: @SenatorCarper gives opening remarks as EPW examines advanced #nuclear technologies that help reactors operate safely during emergency situationshttps://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings?ID=4D71FFA7-331D-46B2-B9CF-EBD4B3F61825 …
I will say it again: I believe there are few environmental challenges more serious than #climatechange and the extreme weather associated with it…#nuclear is one of the many examples of how our nation can combat this crisis and, at the same time, grow our economy -@SenatorCarper
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#nuclear power is produced responsibly, it does not emit carbon and it reduces our reliance on fossil fuels. Our country can -- and should -- seize the opportunity to continue to use nuclear energy in our national energy mix. -@SenatorCarperShow this thread -
Recent advancements in science allow us to build and operate advanced nuclear technology that is safer, cleaner and cheaper. And if we are smart, we will replace our aging nuclear reactors with this new technology. -
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This “accident tolerant fuel” may allow our existing reactors to avoid the danger of overheating during emergency situations and at the same time, enable
#nuclear reactors to run more efficiently and, therefore, be more cost competitive – a win-win situation -@SenatorCarperShow this thread -
As companies make advances in technology, we need to make sure that our regulatory framework at
@NRCGov keeps pace. -@SenatorCarperShow this thread
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