The article discusses the current state and future potential of nuclear energy in the UK, highlighting a visit to the UK National Nuclear Laboratory by Prime Minister and Energy Secretary. While scientists are optimistic about nuclear's role in carbon-free energy and cancer treatments, critics raise concerns about safety, costs, and historical disasters. With the UK's nuclear capacity dwindling, as noted by Sir Keir Starmer, the discussion emphasizes the need to address long project timelines and public skepticism before advancing nuclear initiatives again.
The nuclear scientists I talk to are full of enthusiasm and passion; a sense they are researching a future of carbon-free energy with a transformational capacity.
The timeframes of nuclear projects are much longer than parliamentary cycles and governments with small majorities can be put off by controversy.
It doesn't have a 100% record of safety in the UK. The nuclear industry is working amongst the most deadly materials known to mankind.
Sir Keir Starmer expresses his irritation that the UK's nuclear capacity has shrivelled, despite its world-beating start.
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