The Future of Nuclear Power in Britain

The chapter explores the challenges facing the nuclear industry in Britain, including plant closures, cost overruns, and delays in new projects, raising doubts about achieving a carbon-free electricity grid by 2030 or 2035. It also delves into the broader infrastructure challenges Britain faces, like completing projects such as the Hinckley plant and Heathrow's third runway amidst delays and legal battles related to climate regulations. The discussion touches on the role of nuclear power in reducing carbon emissions, the environmentalist movement's divided opinions on nuclear energy, and the debate between different solutions for achieving net zero emissions, including the use of tidal barrages for green energy.