Faster, Please!

Faster, Please!

⚛️ Why small reactors may be more than nuclear wishcasting

Meta’s nuclear deals suggest small reactors may finally have the customers — and reliable capital —they’ve long lacked

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James Pethokoukis
Jan 12, 2026
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My fellow pro-growth/progress/abundance Up Wingers in the USA and around the world:

Any Up Wing talk of an American nuclear “renaissance” should still be met with skepticism. This humble take stems from my non-controversial read of history over the past five decades: Glowing green shoots in this energy sector always fade. As such, the burden should be on the optimists (including me).

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