World Bank lifts ban on funding nuclear energy in boost to industry
Lender’s president says it would support projects extending the life of existing reactors
Lender’s president says it would support projects extending the life of existing reactors

AI power demand and support from Trump administration has boosted the industry

Plans for 10 new reactors come as president tries to encourage an American atomic energy renaissance

Surging prices from reliance on gas-fired generation is prompting reconsideration of prior opposition

Task force calls for super regulator to seize control of sprawling bureaucracy

The gulf between political ambitions and new reactors on the ground shows little sign of narrowing

Association predicts a ‘significant gap’ between supply and demand unless new sources are found