Nuclear power, climate and Russia – Does the world need nuclear energy? (Swiss Press Video 2024, by Jörg Walch) - Swiss Press Award
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2024
Jörg Walch
Is nuclear power necessary for the success of the energy transition? While Switzerland plans to phase out nuclear power, the USA is developing new mini-nuclear power plants, and newcomers like Poland are building their first reactors. At the same time, a second question arises: Are we in the West too dependent on Moscow when it comes to nuclear power? Many power plants in Europe and the USA continue to rely on Russian uranium supplies.
