Bill Gates Praises New Advanced Nuclear Energy Legislation

The US Congress has authorized a new bill that supports the development of advanced nuclear power. Billionaire Bill Gates says “I cannot overstate how important this is”. The bill includes: long-term nuclear power purchase agreements advanced nuclear reactor research and development goals the establishment of a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement pilot programme a nuclear energy strategic plan a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source advanced nuclear fuel security programmes; and a university nuclear leadership programme Nuclear energy is one of these critical technologies. It’s ideal for dealing with climate change, because it is the only carbon-free, scalable energy source that’s