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Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar
A Nebraska utility is considering four potential sites for a new nuclear power plant, including Gage County, where a former wind energy opponent now supports nuclear power. Local leaders in the four candidate communities generally express openness to nuclear projects, contrasting with recent public backlash against wind and solar energy.
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