Perception of nuclear power as 'uniquely dangerous' endures: WNA

摘要

The "perception of nuclear power as being uniquely dangerous endures"despite its "safety record being unmatched by any other energy source,"the World Nuclear Association said in a report released May 27 calling formore nuanced evaluation of risks from all power sources.The report, "Recalibrating risk: Putting nuclear risk in context andperspective," said that while nuclear energy is "crucial to meeting theworld’s ever-increasing demand for energy," its deployment is"hindered in some parts of the world due to long-standingmisconceptions about its risks."