Title page
Contents
Executive Summary 5
I. Global Energy and Environmental Challenges 7
II. Nuclear Energy's Role in a Decarbonized Future 10
III. Social and Political Environment 14
IV. Workforce Development 17
V. International Regulatory Harmonization 21
VI. Policy Recommendations 24
About the Author 26
Table 1. Reactor Connections, Permanent Shutdowns, and Construction Starts in 2022 10
Table 2. The Chinese Nuclear Energy Program, 2000-2021 19
Table 3. The Russian Nuclear Energy Program, 2000-2021 20
Figure 1. Global Electricity Demand 7
Figure 2. World Energy Supply by Fuel in 2021 8