Posted on 9/11/2019
To reduce our reliance on fossil fuel, the global community needs to boost the presence of sustainable energy significantly. In the lineup of renewable energy sources, there are solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal energy. Then there’s nuclear power, an overlooked competitor with massive potential and a mixed reputation.
Born during World War II (Chicago Pile-1 the world’s first nuclear fission reactor went critical in 1942) and flourishing in the post-war era, nuclear reactors slowly fell out of favor in power generation after a handful of high-profile accidents caused by human errors, negligence, and natural crisis.
To revitalize this industry, scientists and engineers have been foc...