Tiny Nuclear Reactors May Not Be Safe

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explores a new generation of nuclear micro-reactors that are small enough to fit on flatbed trucks. Reported by The Washington Post, several companies are developing these compact units in hopes of revolutionizing nuclear energy. Unlike traditional nuclear plants with massive cooling towers and concrete infrastructure, these micro-reactors can produce about one megawatt of power. McIntyre notes that with rising global energy demands, some of these innovations may find market success—though safety remains a critical concern.