As electricity demand surges globally, Ontario, Canada, is planning to use a long-hyped nuclear technology to meet its needs. The government has approved plans for four small modular nuclear reactors. The move will make Canada the first G7 country to use the reactors for civilian use. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Chris Bataille, fellow at the Global Energy Policy Center at Columbia University, about the state of the technology, whether reality matches the hype and perspectives on nuclear use in Ontario.
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