Russia and China have dominated nuclear power for decades, but the United States may have an opening due to the recent Ukraine war and new nuclear technology.
Russia and China have dominated nuclear power for decades, but the United States may have an opening due to the recent Ukraine war and new nuclear technology.
ROSATOM, the CNNC, and the Nuclear Energy Arms Race
08.Apr.2021 9:00 AM . 9 min read
On March 11, 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan melted down as the result of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake. Following the earthquake, there were radiation leaks, contamination in the Pacific Ocean, and widespread power outages. The Fukushima accident was a critical turning point for nuclear power and inspired nuclear skepticism around the world. In response to the tragedy, nations adopted a range of stances, from Russia’s renewed investment in nuclear energy to Germany’s decision to phase out nuclear power altogether. Anti-nuclear countries have cited nuclear radiation and the potential for meltdowns as the main reasons behind their decisions to prohibit nuclear power. Many countries reliant on nuclear power cite its lack of emissions as a reason that it is environmentally-preferable to other energy sources. However, Russia and China face different circumstances th
16 February 2021
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The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) and Partnership for Global Security (PGS), two US think tanks, today released a joint report defining a comprehensive strategy for the USA to become the global leader in advanced nuclear power. They said the strategy outlines the domestic and international activities that will be required to ensure the USA can lead in the development and deployment of next generation nuclear technologies through collaboration between government, industry, civil society, and other nations.
At the domestic level, the strategy explores how public-private partnerships can drive innovation to commercialise advanced reactor technologies, they said, adding that the Biden Administration and Congress have critical roles to play in leading government innovation efforts and funding demonstration projects. Internationally, the strategy highlights how advanced nuclear energy can be imbued into US foreign policy and international relations , they add