SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 15, 2025Interesting Engineering

Retiring coal plants set for nuclear revival as China bets on meltdown-proof reactors

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China aims to replace retiring coal plants with advanced nuclear reactors, utilizing existing infrastructure to install meltdown-proof designs that can power coal turbines, potentially accelerating its clean energy transition and addressing land scarcity issues.

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