Why Nuclear Energy is Suddenly Making a Comeback - 2025

Nuclear Power Industry

Bloomberg Originals reported in early 2025 that US nuclear plants were struggling to compete against cheap natural gas and renewable energy sources. But the intensifying threat of climate change and the rise of AI have changed the conversation.

To bridge the gap to a carbon-free future, America is debating whether or not to build out its atomic power industry.

0:00 Introduction
1:40 US nuclear history
2:48 Maintaining aging reactors
4:01 Building new reactors
5:50 Advanced reactor technologies
7:06 Government support
9:15 Environmental concerns
10:22 Looking forward