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Nuclear rhetoric is surging, but new reactor construction still isn’t
Political support for atomic power has strengthened, but recent reactor starts remain overwhelmingly concentrated in China and Russia, underscoring a widening gap between Western rhetoric and actual buildout.
Key Takeaways
- Political support for nuclear power has expanded through COP28 pledges and EU policy moves.
- Energy Monitor says 97% of reactor construction starts in 2020-2024 were in China and Russia.
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DT Editorial Team··via energymonitor.ai