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Mon, 4th Mar 2019 16:01:00 |
Viewpoint: Why we need nuclear power |
Only one conclusion
Turning away from nuclear power is counterproductive. If we really want to address the issue of rising CO2 emissions, then we need to consider nuclear energy. If we want the future energy mix to be sustainable, then nuclear energy is a necessity. It's clear that nuclear power is going to play a major role in energy-hungry regions like Asia.
Nuclear power projects have their challenges, of course, and cost overruns and delays in Europe and the USA have had a negative impact on the industry’s reputation. And yet progress has been made in Asian countries, especially in China, which is the fastest growing nuclear nation in the world.
Nuclear is also a viable option for Western countries, but Europe and the USA are different to China and India. In order to succeed in the Western world, new nuclear power projects must be more carefully planned since much of the financial risk there comes from political uncertainty and unnecessary regulatory obstacles. If these issues can be resolved, then nuclear will be able to reach its full potential and make a comeback on a larger scale.
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