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Nuclear power is having a moment
11 minutes Posted Aug 31, 2022 at 9:30 am.
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Climate concerns and the global energy crisis are pressuring countries to seriously consider nuclear power for the first time since the 1970s. California, Germany and Japan are considering walking back closures, and even reopening nuclear plants.

  • Plus, climate change is affecting monsoons and hurricanes.
  • And, why Americans are holiday shopping earlier this year.

Guests: Axios' Matt Phillips, Kelly Tyko, and Andrew Freedman.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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