10 Apr (NucNet): The US has the largest number of nuclear plants in the world, but its global leadership is declining as efforts to build a new generation of reactors have been plagued by problems, and aging plants have been retired in the face of economic, market, and financial pressures.
The Washington-based think-tank the Atlantic Council issued a stark warning recently, arguing that the US nuclear energy industry is facing a crisis that the Trump administration must immediately address. The administration might be bullish on energy policy, but the nuclear industry is worried. Competition from China and Russia is exacerbating the industry’s concerns.
In this special report for subscribers NucNet editor-in-chief David Dalton looks at issues facing the US nuclear industry and what the administration can do to avoid what some are saying is a potential crisis for the sector.
Full report: https://bit.ly/2v0ZkDp
