More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster

More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster

PBS News April 24, 2026

Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31 countries, while about 70 more are under construction. Nuclear power accounts for producing about 10% of the world’s electricity, equivalent to about a quarter of all sources of low-carbon power.

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