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Tech giants Google, Amazon, and Meta have joined a coalition pledging to support the tripling of global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. The World Nuclear Association led the pledge and marks the first time major companies outside the nuclear sector have united to push for large-scale nuclear expansion. Other founding signatories include Occidental, Dow, Allseas, and OSGE. Sama Bilbao y Leon, Director General of the World Nuclear Association, said this commitment is a "clear signal" for policy, finance, and regulatory changes to accelerate nuclear energy growth. Google's Lucia Tian stated that the company will work to commercialize advanced nuclear technologies that provide reliable, clean energy. Meta's Urvi Parekh highlighted nuclear power's role in supporting economic development with continuous electricity supply. Amazon Web Services has already invested over $1 billion in nuclear energy projects, including $500 million in small nuclear reactors. AWS Head of Americas Energy and Water Brandon Oyer said that expanding nuclear power is critical for national security, meeting future energy needs, and addressing climate change. However, Greenpeace remains opposed, arguing that nuclear plants are expensive, slow to build, and inherently unsafe, citing disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima. Despite concerns, industry leaders assert that nuclear power is essential for sustainable energy security. Urenco’s Laurent Odeh urged governments to enable new nuclear projects, emphasizing that reliable 24/7 power is key to balancing environmental and economic priorities.
