Nuclear power is officially a clean energy source in Colorado
3 days ago
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- Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 1040, adding nuclear energy to the state's clean energy resources list.
- The bill opens up funding opportunities for future nuclear projects but does not mandate their development.
- Nuclear energy's inclusion as 'clean energy' is controversial due to uranium mining, waste storage, and past environmental impacts.
- Supporters argue nuclear can replace coal and gas, providing stable power without greenhouse gas emissions.
- Opponents worry nuclear's 'clean' status could divert funding from renewable projects like solar and wind.
- Communities facing coal plant closures see nuclear as a potential economic lifeline for jobs and tax revenues.
- Environmental groups highlight the health and environmental risks of uranium mining and nuclear waste.
- The debate reflects Colorado's challenge in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables while maintaining grid stability.