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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spelling	sg-ntu-dr.10356-1804312024-10-13T15:41:39Z The transition to net zero emissions: competing perspectives on the use of nuclear power Umbach, Frank S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Social Sciences Country and region studies Technology and future issues 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. Published version 2024-10-07T08:56:35Z 2024-10-07T08:56:35Z 2024 Commentary Umbach, F. (2024). The transition to net zero emissions: competing perspectives on the use of nuclear power. RSIS Commentaries, 143-24. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/180431 en RSIS Commentaries, 143-24 Nanyang Technological University application/pdf
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description	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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The transition to net zero emissions: competing perspectives on the use of nuclear power

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