The Catch-22 Of Nuclear Power

04 Nov 2025 | Abstracted from Trellis

Tech giants like Microsoft and Google are investing heavily in nuclear energy to meet climate goals, creating a two-tiered system where wealthy firms secure clean power while broader decarbonization lags. The article questions who benefits, who bears risks, and whether market-driven nuclear deployment undermines democratic energy planning. It urges systemic solutions that balance safety, equity, and long-term responsibility.

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