Nuclear energy is having a global revival 40 years after Chernobyl
Summary
Nuclear energy is growing again worldwide, 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster. Today, over 400 nuclear reactors operate in 31 countries, and about 70 more are being built, with many countries seeing nuclear power as a safe and important energy source.Key Facts
- The Chernobyl nuclear accident happened in 1986 and caused fear about nuclear energy globally.
- Currently, over 400 nuclear reactors operate in 31 countries.
- About 70 new nuclear reactors are under construction worldwide.
- Nuclear energy provides about 10% of the world’s electricity and about one-quarter of all low-carbon power.
- The United States has 94 reactors and leads nuclear power production, aiming to increase capacity four times by 2050.
- China has 61 reactors and is building nearly 40 more, hoping to become the top nuclear power producer.
- Europe is reconsidering nuclear energy after past cuts, with leaders calling the reduction a strategic mistake.
- Russia exports nuclear technology and is building 20 reactors globally.
- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has increased interest in nuclear energy as a secure electricity source.
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