Nuclear body urges scrapping

The Nuclear Security Working Group (NSWG), a body of experts from government, industry, and civil society, has called for the scrapping of the nuclear industry due to its inherent risks and costs.

The group's report, released on Thursday, said that the nuclear industry is "no longer viable" and that it is time to "move beyond" nuclear energy.

"The nuclear industry is no longer viable, and it's time to move beyond it," said Steve Katsaros, a member of the NSWG and a former US Nuclear Regulatory Commission official.

The report highlighted the risks associated with nuclear energy, including the potential for accidents, the need for expensive security measures, and the environmental impact of nuclear waste.

The group also noted that renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming increasingly cost-competitive with nuclear energy and are a more sustainable option.

Other experts have also weighed in on the issue, with some arguing that the nuclear industry is too costly and that the risks associated with it are too great.

"The nuclear industry is a relic of the past," said Mark Jacobson, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University. "We have the technology to transition to renewable energy sources and we should do so."

The report's findings have sparked a debate about the future of nuclear energy and the need for a more sustainable energy policy.

Author's summary: The Nuclear Security Working Group has called for the scrapping of the nuclear industry due to its inherent risks and costs, highlighting the need for a transition to renewable energy sources.

CPRE — 2025-11-25

Nuclear body urges scrapping

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