Energy and environmental policy

Nuclear energy, a source of stable, carbon-free electricity, has long been considered essential for meeting growing global energy demands. Amid the climate emergency, geopolitical instability, and energy insecurity, it has recently regained attention as a key solution to these issues. However, nuclear power remains controversial due to its history of severe accidents, the risks of proliferation and potential use of nuclear material in weapons, challenges in managing long-lived nuclear waste, and high construction costs for nuclear power facilities. Advanced nuclear energy technologies, particu...