Google is planning to build new data centers in Kansas and Nebraska, regions historically reliant on fossil fuels. To power these energy-intensive facilities, the company is partnering with local utilities to procure carbon-free energy, including a significant investment in nuclear power. This move involves supporting the restart of the previously retired Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant in Nebraska. The strategy highlights a growing trend of major tech companies directly investing in and shaping the future of the electrical grid to meet their sustainability goals, particularly in areas with abundant renewable potential like wind power. Read the full article: https://www.wired.com/story/google-data-centers-will-bring-nuclear-power-back-to-tornado-country/