Why The Revival Of Nuclear Energy Is Good News For Russia

It seems increasingly likely that we are witnessing the dawn of a new nuclear era. After decades of decline in the West, a potent mix of climate goals and politically motivated energy wars have changed public and private opinion regarding the controversial energy source. Nuclear has notorious drawbacks, but it’s also a proven form of carbon-free energy production, with plenty of existing infrastructure.

It also doesn’t entail any of the issues with variability that are associated with wind and solar power. Many advocates of nuclear…