The Growing Chorus Singing Nuclear Power’s Praises
Not long ago, it was seen as too slow, too expensive and too controversial to play a major role in the future energy mix. Not anymore.
Uranium is the primary fuel for nuclear reactors. Photographer: Daniel Acker
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Not long ago, nuclear power was seen as too slow, too expensive and too controversial to play a major role in the future energy mix. But that view is shifting. With electricity demand surging thanks in large part to artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, nuclear is emerging as a pivotal solution to the growing problem of energy insecurity.
Nick Lawson, chief executive of investment firm Ocean Wall, and Jake Jurewicz, CEO and co-founder of modular reactor startup Blue Energy, join this week’s Merryn Talks Money to explain why they think nuclear power is becoming one of the most compelling long-term energy bets.