The next generation of nuclear reactors are at a critical crossroad between technology development and deployment. In this policy memo, the Global Nexus Initiative (GNI) explains that near-term demonstration projects, advanced licensing procedures, and enhanced safety, security, and safeguards measures are critical if the next generation of reactors are to inspire public confidence, enable commercial success, and meaningfully contribute to climate goals.
This policy memo is based on the discussions of the GNI February 2016 workshop held in Washington D.C. A press briefing to release the memo was held at in Washington at the Nuclear Energy Institute in November 2016.
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