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Why smaller is better when it comes to nuclear power

17 Feb 2022 James McKenzie
Taken from the February 2022 issue of Physics World, where it appeared under the headline "Smaller is better".

James McKenzie thinks that small modular nuclear reactors could help many countries to meet their “net-zero” emissions targets

A Rolls-Royce SMR
Nuclear potential Rolls-Royce is one company investing in small modular reactors in the quest to cut carbon emissions. (Courtesy: Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd)
Mention “nuclear power” and attention almost immediately turns to safety. Despite huge advances

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