Residents in Carbon County, Utah packed a planning commission meeting on Tuesday to push back on Valar Atomics' proposal to build around 70 small nuclear reactors near Price. The company says the reactors would attract factories and create jobs, but many in the room said they see no economic or environmental benefit. Public comment was not allowed at the meeting, and some attendees voiced their opposition outside. Valar CEO Isaiah Taylor said the company will not build if the community does not want the project, a statement that drew applause. The company already operates a facility in Emery County that employs 70 people. The planning commission has not made a decision, and the next steps will likely hinge on how the county handles public input and whether Valar provides more detail on reactor design, waste, and local benefits.
