The more than 100 nuclear power plants planned 30-40 years ago were never built in large part due to

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The decreased demand for electricity and increased costs of safety features in construction led to the cancellation of the planned nuclear power plants. There were also concerns about potential accidents and the management of nuclear waste, but these factors were not the primary reasons for the cancellations. Incidents of terrorism and budget constraints stemming from the 2008 recession were not significant factors in the cancellation of the plants. The pressing demand for electricity may have favored the construction of simpler coal-fired power plants over nuclear power plants, but this was not the primary reason for the cancellation of the nuclear projects.

The More Than 100 Nuclear Power Plants Planned 30-40 Years