“In shuttering Yucca Mountain, Obama makes it extremely likely that nuclear power in the United States will continue its long, slow, and extremely welcome death.”

Timothy Noah is an American journalist and essayist. He is known for his incisive political commentary and cultural criticism, particularly in *The New Yorker*, where he explored issues like inequality, media bias, and the American political landscape. His work often blends sharp analysis with accessible prose, making complex topics more engaging for a broad audience.