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Nuclear Energy Guide

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By experts and staff

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  • Charles D. Ferguson
    Adjunct Senior Fellow for Science and Technology
  • Michelle Smith

After decades of decline, nuclear power is increasingly presented as a low-carbon way to meet growing electricity demands. Global construction of new reactors is on the rise, but there still exists an array of obstacles to expansion. This interactive guide explores the past, present, and future of nuclear power, focusing on its unique benefits and risks.