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The future of nuclear power in the U.S.

President Biden aims to cut the country's carbon emissions by half by 2030, and move to a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Central to that plan is investments in renewable energy sources, like wind, solar and hydroelectric power. But what about nuclear power? Jacopo Buongiorno, a professor of nuclear science and engineering at MIT, joins CBSN to discuss the future of nuclear power in the U.S. and how it could help the country move away from fossil fuels.

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Climate expert weighs in on Biden's climate agenda

President Biden is making climate change and the environment one of the key agenda items of his administration. The president has promised to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. He says that goal can be reached by passing his $2 trillion infrastructure bill, which allocates billions of dollars to help address the nation's climate crisis. Nathaniel Keohane, senior vice president at the Environmental Defense Fund, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

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Indian diaspora pledges to help in COVID crisis

As CBS News' Tina Kraus reports, COVID-19 is ravaging India as the country continues to break records for single-day cases. While several nations, including the U.S., impose travel bans on India, the restrictions not stopping the U.S. from sending critical supplies. India's diaspora is also offering assistance, as they watch the situation unfold from afar. Mallika Sen, an editor with The Associated Press, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.

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