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What percent of US energy will be produced by nuclear fission power in 2050?

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9.67%

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Opened:

Jan 16, 2022

Closes:

Dec 31, 2052

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2053

Spot Scoring Time:

Jan 18, 2022

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