Google Data Centers Are Returning Nuclear Power to Tornado Country - WIRED

Google News12/13/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Google is partnering with NextEra to revive a nuclear power plant in Iowa to supply energy for its AI data centers, as reported by WIRED. This initiative marks a return of nuclear power to regions prone to tornadoes, raising questions about the safety and implications of such developments.

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