Home Info-Graphs Nuclear Reactors Takes Back Seat In U.S., But Drives The Bus In China [INFOGRAPHIC]

Nuclear Reactors Takes Back Seat In U.S., But Drives The Bus In China [INFOGRAPHIC]

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As the infographic below shows, the vast majority of nuclear reactors have been steaming along for decades and are approaching their decommissioning date. With only four reactors under construction and just a handful of planned or proposed facilities, nuclear has now taken a backseat in the United States.

Nuclear Reactors chart

H/T Visual Capitalist

Nuclear Reactors Takes Back Seat In U.S., But Drives The Bus In China

Nuclear Reactors Infographic

Infographic source: Scientific American

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