White Papers

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Nuclear Renaissance: Is It Coming? Should It?
Despite talk of a renaissance, nuclear power will account for a declining percentage of global electricity generation without aggressive financial support and significant policy changes. Before committing to a rapid expansion of nuclear energy, the next U.S. administration must address critical questions about the feasibility and safety of that expansion, and act to minimize proliferation risks.

Nuclear Renaissance: Is It Coming? Should It? (pages: 8)