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Amazon has announced a partnership with Energy Northwest and X-energy to build four new nuclear reactors near Richland, Washington, aiming to power its growing AI models. This project will rely on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a modern nuclear technology considered smaller and more flexible than traditional nuclear plants. While the plan has received support as a step toward a more sustainable energy infrastructure, it has sparked controversy among residents, environmental advocates, and industry experts.
A model of a small modular reactor designed by X-energy. / aboutamazon.com
The project currently lacks finalized permits, but it already has the support of lawmakers, including Governor Jay Inslee. Energy Northwest, a
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