Nuclear power is quietly making a comeback. Four decades after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear explosion, more countries are turning back to reactors as they look for steady, low‑carbon electricity to feed growing demand from data centers, AI, and heavy industry. There are now over 400 reactors running in 31 countries, with about 70 more being built.
The tension of the U.S.-Iran war is also a reminder of the fragility of oil‑linked energy. Any flare‑up can lift the cost of fuel and other petroleum‑based products, which makes stable alternatives like advanced nuclear look more attractive.
