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

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svg]:overflow-visible">Listen to article • 0:00 minThe 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled global fears about nuclear power and slowed its development in Europe and elsewhere. Four decades later, however, there’s a revival around the world, a trend that has been given a big boost by war in the Middle East.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.AdvertisementNuclear reactors have seen steady improvements, adding more safety features and making them cheaper to build and…

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