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September 10, 2025

After decades in decline, nuclear energy is undergoing a global resurgence, driven by the urgent need for clean, reliable power in a warming world. Breakthroughs in next-gen reactor technology, and a shifting political landscape are enabling a rethink of the atom's role in energy transition

- HRITHIK KIRAN BAGADE

In the shadow of wind turbines and solar farms, a quieter conversation is gaining momentum. Once vilified after disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima, nuclear power is undergoing a cautious, but determined revival. Around the world, scientists, policymakers, and energy companies are reexamining its potential—not as a Cold War relic, but as a realistic and necessary solution to our worsening climate crisis. In an age dominated by carbon emissions and a ticking planetary clock, nuclear energy is being rebranded not as a threat, but as a lifeline.

After the early optimism of the 1950s-60s, public trust in nuclear energy eroded due to high-profile accidents and radioactive fears. The 1986 Chernobyl explosion and the 2011 Fukushima disaster cemented public skepticism, leading governments to scale back funding and shift focus to renewables. Nuclear was deemed too dangerous, too expensive, and politically toxic. But that narrative is shifting, driven by cutting-edge science, engineering innovation, and the realities of energy demand. While renewables like wind and solar are crucial, they are intermittent, relying on weather conditions that are increasingly unpredictable. They also require vast battery infrastructure to store excess energy, a solution that brings its own environmental and economic costs. Coal and gas remain fallback options, quietly undercutting decarbonisation efforts. Nuclear, by contrast, provides steady, carbon-free electricity that can run for years without interruption.

The numbers are compelling. Nuclear accounts for about 10% of global electricity, but over a quarter of the world's low-carbon electricity—more than wind or solar. France generates over 70% of its power from nuclear, maintaining one of the lowest carbon footprints among industrialised nations. Countries like Canada, South Korea, and the UAE are expanding their nuclear portfolios, wagering that the benefits now outweigh the risks.

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HC flags delay by govt in filing appeals, orders probe

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Destination wedding, Agniveers in Saini focus

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Defence & diplomacy two sides of the same coin: Ex-ambassador

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First Indian casualty as mariner in oil tanker dead

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The New Indian Express Villupuram

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'Tech key to Viksit Bharat'

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The New Indian Express Villupuram

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'Scope of judicial review of executive policy limited'

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