Nuclear Expansion or Phase-Out?

After the Fukushima incident in 2011, many countries decided to shrink their nuclear power programmes. This article presents recent research on the optimal role of nuclear power in reducing carbon emissions. Phasing out nuclear power would be costly, since it is currently the cheapest low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. However, these costs would be largely […] View the full post at: Nuclear Expansion or Phase-Out? Related posts: Can Renewable Energy Save the World From Climate Change? Iran Could Start a Nuclear Arms Race France to cut nuclear arsenal