Constellation Energy to restart Three Mile Island nuclear plant, sell the power to Microsoft for AI
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Constellation described the agreement with Microsoft as the largest power purchase agreement that the nuclear plant operator has ever signed.

Three Mile Island was the worst nuclear accident in US history. Was mainly caused by poor design of human feedback systems which caused operational confusion and lead to a catastrophic failure.

  • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 months ago

    It does emit heat. If using a flowing water source like a river for cooling, it does raise the temperature of the water a measurable amount, which must be accounted for in an environmental impact analysis.

    But that’s still leagues better than burning fossil fuels.