Bill Gates goes nuclear, turning a small coal town upside down - Marketplace
Bill Gates goes nuclear, turning a small coal town upside down - Marketplace
Bill Gates goes nuclear, turning a small coal town upside down
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We'll hear from residents of Kemmerer, Wyoming, the site of Bill Gates' first TerraPower nuclear plant. Plus, Shohei Ohtani drives Japanese tourism in Los Angeles.
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Why Nvidia reigns supreme in the market for AI chips
Nvidia has an estimated 75% to 90% of the chip market, and they're well-positioned to keep it that way.
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Given the housing shortage, why is it so hard to build new apartments?
Inflation, climate change and zoning laws have increased rents and building costs. Developers are focusing on high-priced luxury units.
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Bill Gates’ nuclear project breaks ground, marking a new chapter for a struggling Wyoming coal town
Construction began on the first-of-its-kind nuclear power plant. So far, a coal town in southwest Wyoming is seeing a boost.
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We'll hear from residents of Kemmerer, Wyoming, the site of Bill Gates' first TerraPower nuclear plant. Plus, Shohei Ohtani drives Japanese tourism in Los Angeles.
Caitlin Tan/Wyoming Public Media
Librarians aim for better e-book accessibility
While e-book rentals may be free for library patrons, public libraries are still on the hook for expensive digital licensing fees.
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Shohei Ohtani's star power lures Japanese tourists to Los Angeles
Fans of the Dodgers phenom are coming by the thousands, despite the weak yen.
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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer
Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer
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Nuclear energy provides almost 20 percent of the U.S. electricity supply. Advocates have called for an expanded role for nuclear as an emissions-free fuel source. But the economics of building new reactors are daunting. In addition, lingering safety concerns are an institutionalized part of the calculation of nuclear regulation, and highly radioactive nuclear waste remains a can that public officials have been inclined to kick down the road. The Energy Information Administration projects a sharp decline in nuclear power generation over the next decade, as new nuclear plants — two are planned — are more than offset by anticipated retirements of several operating reactors.