Governor Kathy Hochul is advocating for the construction of new nuclear plants in New York, aiming to position the state at the forefront of a nuclear revival in the U.S. Critics, including environmental leader Mark Dunlea, argue that Hochul has accepted the nuclear industry's claims of carbon neutrality without considering the full environmental costs involved in the nuclear fuel lifecycle. Meanwhile, the Clean Air Task Force supports nuclear initiatives and notes that Hochul's administration has prioritized nuclear energy nationally, signaling a shift in energy policy focus.
Governor Kathy Hochul is making a major push to not only build new nuclear plants in New York State but to make N.Y. the center of a nuclear revival in the U.S.
Dunlea charged that Governor Hochul has 'bought into nuclear power' and 'buys the argument that nuclear is carbon-free, avoiding looking at the life cycle of nuclear and its carbon footprint.'
The Clean Air Task Force announced a multi-state initiative to accelerate advanced nuclear energy projects, with New York co-chairing the effort led by Governor Hochul.
Tim Judson pointed out that Hochul made nuclear power 'a specific priority' in her administration, indicating a significant shift toward nuclear energy.
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