Is Nuclear Energy the Future? Why Small Modular Reactors Are Still Years Away

Doug McIntyre and David Callaway discuss the potential of nuclear energy, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs), as a solution to the global energy crisis. However, Callaway points out that the industry is still far from maturity, with regulatory frameworks yet to be established. Restarting existing reactors is already challenging, and large-scale nuclear fusion remains experimental. Much like carbon capture and storage, nuclear power is promising but not yet scalable—leaving the world reliant on oil, gas, and coal for the foreseeable future.