Nuclear as a Low-carbon Energy Solution

Am I the only one who still has to think twice about whether it’s “nuclear” or “nuc-u-lar” thanks to George W. Bush? It’s been two decades, darnit. I know which one is right, but I still have to stop and think.

From Utility Dive

But nuclear is back in the conversation (in fact, it never really went away). As we work toward a lower carbon future, energy experts are looking at all options. Renewables are the focus, but with rising energy demands, other sources are in play. 

A recent UN report found that nuclear energy has the lowest lifecycle carbon emissions of any energy technology. But, of course, opponents point out the danger tied to the creation and storage of radioactive waste. 

Alex Gilbert, from the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, put forth an argument for making nuclear energy a piece of the low-carbon puzzle. He is, of course, pro-nuclear, but argues for a cohesive approach between renewables and nuclear to reach the shared goal of reducing (or reversing) global warming. 

As we’ve said before, the energy transition is not and will not be linear.