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Nuclear is key to net zero but voters still resist in Europe Japan and the US
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Most new builds are happening in Asia
Expanding nuclear power seems like an obvious route to reliable, always-on zero-emissions electricity, but opposition in Europe, Japan, and the US persists. Despite that resistance, the momentum for new nuclear construction is shifting to Asia, with China, India, and South Korea leading, while Russia and Turkey also add more plants.
- Public scepticism is slowing nuclear adoption in Europe and other rich markets
- Nuclear offers dependable, always-on zero-emissions power
- New reactor construction is concentrated in Asia
- Russia and Turkey are also expanding nuclear capacity
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