OPG Closes Pickering's Unit 4 as Tech Giants Pledge to Triple Nuclear Power
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has announced the closure of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station's Unit 4. Meanwhile, tech giants Amazon, Google, Meta, and Dow have joined forces to boost nuclear power capacity globally.
OPG's decision to shut down Unit 4 comes as part of a planned refurbishment project. The unit has been offline since 2019 and will now be decommissioned.
In a separate development, major corporations Amazon, Google, Meta, and Dow have pledged to triple nuclear power capacity worldwide by 2040. This ambitious goal is part of their commitment to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The closure of Pickering's Unit 4 marks a significant change in Ontario's energy landscape. Meanwhile, the commitment from these influential companies signals a potential shift in the global approach to nuclear power, with a clear focus on expanding its role in the fight against climate change.
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