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Oct 8, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Taiwan weighs restarting its last nuclear reactor
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Taiwan is considering abandoning its Nuclear-Free Homeland policy and restarting its last nuclear reactor, which was shut down last year. The reported consideration comes amid growing demand for electricity from artificial intelligence.
WHO: Taiwan
WHAT: Taiwan is considering restarting its last nuclear reactor.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: To meet electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence.
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