US Launches Its First Nuclear Reactor Built From Scratch in Decades
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The first nuclear reactor built from scratch in the U.S. in decades has entered operation at a power plant in Georgia, which could present opportunities for the nuclear industry and investors.
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The first US nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
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US Launches Its First Nuclear Reactor Built From Scratch in Decades
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The first US nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
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