The nuclear power industry is receiving a lot of attention recently thanks in part to new technological advancements. That’s excited venture capital groups and private investors, such as Bill Gates and OpenAI’s Sam Altman. But the industry is also known for its boom-and-bust cycles. The FT’s US energy editor Jamie Smyth explains there are many challenges that lie ahead for an industry, which has long been plagued by controversy.

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For further reading:

The US plan to break Russia’s grip on nuclear fuel

US nuclear start-ups battle funding challenge in race to curb emissions

Nuclear fission start-up backed by Sam Altman to go public

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