Scientists pour cold water on Bill Gates’ nuclear plans
By DW
09 November 2021 |
6:07 am
Companies owned by billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are planning to launch the first so-called Natrium nuclear reactor project. Many experts see the project as a misguided attempt to hit CO2 reduction targets.
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