Nuclear Power's Global Resurgence

0:00Nuclear power is bouncing back big time, with reactors getting safer, cheaper to build and run. Experts, like the head of the International Energy Agency, say it's 100% coming strong, thanks to energy crunches from wars and the boom. In artificial intelligence demanding reliable juice, past disasters like Chernobyl in 1986, and Fukushima in Japan back in 2011, slow things down, but now, countries are rethinking. That, China runs 61 reactors and has nearly 40 more under construction, aiming to lead the world. Russia is exporting its tech, building 20 reactors abroad. Leaders are owning up to mistakes, Europe's top official, called ditching nuclear. A strategic error, especially after getting hooked on Russian gas. The U.S. Undersecretary says we can't power industries or AI without it. Japan has restarted 15 reactors with 10 more in line. Europe is eyeing small modular reactors that could be ready by the early 2030s, faster and cheaper.

1:02France powers 70% of its grid with 57 reactors and plans six new ones. Meanwhile, places like Germany phased it out, but Belgium just extended its plans. This global momentum shows nuclear as key for low carbon energy that meets rising demands without the fossil fuel headaches. You've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.