Why Don’t We Have More Nuclear Power?

Why Don’t We Have More Nuclear Power?

Nuclear reactors supply steady, low-carbon energy—a valuable commodity in a world confronting climate change. Yet nuclear power’s role has been diminishing for two decades. Bottom line: it’s just too expensive.

The role of this virtually carbon-free power source has shrunk since its peak in 1996.

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