The transition to net zero emissions: competing perspectives on the use of nuclear power

The transition to net zero emissions: competing perspectives on the use of nuclear power

Climate change, geopolitical risks linked to fossil fuel imports, and dependence on unreliable energy-exporting countries have revived plans for expanding nuclear power use worldwide. However, the global dependence on Russia’s nuclear fuel supply chain, cost-competitiveness, and uncertain promises o...

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Main Author: Umbach, Frank
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2024
Subjects:
Social Sciences
Country and region studies
Technology and future issues
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/180431
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Climate change, geopolitical risks linked to fossil fuel imports, and dependence on unreliable energy-exporting countries have revived plans for expanding nuclear power use worldwide. However, the global dependence on Russia’s nuclear fuel supply chain, cost-competitiveness, and uncertain promises of Small Modular Reactors have also raised doubts about whether the global nuclear plans will be realised.

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