As a growing number of philanthropic foundations increase focus on combating climate change and its impacts, several questions about nuclear power are emerging. How credible are claims about the safety and affordability of new-generation nuclear power? When will they become a reality? How relevant will they be for developing countries where most of the future growth in population and energy infrastructure will occur? What role can philanthropic foundations and impact investors play? This brief attempts to answer these questions, along with high-level discussions on the evolution of nuclear power over the decades, the major accidents of years-past and what caused them, if/how new-generation systems are designed to avoid similar risks, the regulatory landscape, and the market outlook.
Nuclear Power: What Next?
As a growing number of philanthropic foundations increase focus on combating climate change and its impacts, several questions about nuclear power are emerging. How credible are claims about the safety…
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