Climate Change
Small Nuclear Reactors May Be Coming to Texas, Boosted by Interest From Gov. Abbott
A nuclear power plant hasn’t been built in Texas in decades because of cost and public fears of a major accident. Now the governor wants to find out if smaller reactors could meet the state’s growing need for on-demand power.
This article was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans—and engages with them—about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Small Nuclear Reactors May Be Coming to Texas, Boosted by Interest From Gov. Abbott