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POSTnote by Aaron Goater. It was first published on Friday, 14 February 2014. It was last updated on Friday, 14 February 2014.


New Nuclear Power Technologies

Nuclear power stations provide a low carbon source of electricity, which could help the UK achieve its policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. This POSTnote reviews new and potential future nuclear power technologies. It also outlines the regulatory approach toward new nuclear build and summarises some of the related challenges.

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Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-457 
Subjects
Construction Nuclear fuels Radioactive waste Nuclear power Nuclear power stations Waste management Nuclear reactors
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk