The Inconvenient Truth About Nuclear

Nuclear power generates about 10% of global electricity while producing virtually zero direct carbon emissions during operation. It runs 24/7 regardless of weather. It uses less land per unit of energy than any other source. And yet it remains one of the most divisive topics in energy policy.

The debate is not really about science — it is about risk perception. Nuclear accidents are rare but catastrophic. Coal plants kill far more people annually through air pollution, but those deaths are invisible and distributed.