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Nuclear’s latest comeback: is it permanent?

Mar 20, 2025
31:08

Over the past year, many countries in Europe and beyond have announced plans to expand their nuclear programmes or build new reactors.

As the pressure mounts for countries to start delivering on their decarbonisation goals and have a tighter grasp on their energy security, it begs the question: has “the road to net zero” become “the road to nuclear”?

In this week’s episode, Richard speaks to the Director General of the Nuclear Energy Agency about what has triggered this latest revival in nuclear, and how the private and public sectors will need to decide who takes on the financial risk of building new atomic reactors. 

Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel News

Guest: William D. Magwood, IV - Director General, Nuclear Energy Agency
Christopher Eales - France Editor, Montel News

Editor: Bled Maliqi, Montel
Producer: Sarah Knowles 

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