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IAEA-backed ATLAS initiative targets nuclear power at sea
Key Takeaways
- Twenty-five IAEA member states have launched the ATLAS initiative for civilian nuclear applications at sea.
- The effort targets both nuclear-powered ships and floating nuclear power plants.
- Supporters see decarbonization and endurance benefits, but port access, security and cost remain major barriers.
- Russia and China are absent, giving the initiative an additional geopolitical dimension.
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DT Editorial Team··via jalopnik.com