Some nuclear-energy enthusiasts argue that new kinds of smaller reactor are the key to reliable low-carbon energy. But U.S. naval might already rests on submarines and aircraft carriers with small ...

Nuclear energy has long been recognised for its capacity to supply large quantities of baseload electricity with relatively low direct carbon emissions. Economically, investment in nuclear power ...

Fifteen years on from its worst-ever nuclear accident, Japan is welcoming nuclear power back into its energy mix. Senior Fellows Daniel B. Poneman and Clara Gillispie discuss Fukushima’s legacy and ...