In a co-chaired, 2003 MIT report The Future of Nuclear Power.
The Future of Nuclear Powers answer depends on what target we aim for regarding carbon emissions, how much electric power must be produced in 2050. The belief that this technology is an important option for the United States and the world to meet future energy needs without emitting carbon dioxide and other atmospheric pollutants. Other options include increased efficiency, renewables, and carbon sequestration, and all may be needed for a successful greenhouse gas management strategy. This study, addressed to government, industry, and academic leaders, discusses the interrelated technical, economic, environmental, and political challenges facing a significant increase in global nuclear power utilization over the next half century and what might be done to overcome those challenges.
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