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This is the state of nuclear power around the world, according to an expert

Nuclear powerplant in Belgium. Nuclear energy's contribution to global power generation is expected to be about 8.5% by 2050.

Nuclear power's contribution to global power generation is expected to be about 8.5% by 2050. Image: Unsplash/Frédéric Paulussen

Ewan Thomson
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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Graphs illustrating the nuclear power construction starts by national origin of technology, 2017-2022.
Graphs illustrating the nuclear power construction starts by national origin of technology, 2017-2022. Image: IEA
Nuclear power capacity will grow steadily to 2050, but the overall share of electricity generation from nuclear will remain fairly steady.
Nuclear power capacity will grow steadily to 2050, but the overall share of electricity generation from nuclear will remain fairly steady. Image: IEA

Nuclear power is less dangerous than even hydro power in terms of deaths per thousand terawatt hour.
Nuclear power is less dangerous than even hydro power in terms of deaths per thousand terawatt hour. Image: Statista
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