2050 nuclear energy capacity expansion raises national security risks, warns GWU report.
New Nuclear Energy report by GWU's Sharon Squassoni highlights the growing national security risks as countries aim to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050. The report warns that risks associated with nuclear energy will increase as countries promote small modular reactors and seek new nuclear energy objectives. It also notes that no large new atomic reactors are under construction or on order in the US, and even small SMRs face challenges and potential failure.
April 28, 2024
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