New York revives nuclear strategy as decarbonization push faces energy gap

New York is betting on nuclear energy to meet its aggressive decarbonization targets after closing Indian Point, its largest carbon-free power plant, amid a broader state transition toward renewable energy.

First covered Sep 3, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Appeared in: 2026-09-03 (#2) · 2026-09-04 (#15)

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