Nuclear plays a critical role in the UK’s carbon-free future

Nuclear’s carbon footprint is miniscule compared to fossil fuels.In fact，if all the world’s coal and natural gas plants were replaced with low-carbon nuclear，global CO₂emissions would be reduced by nearly13billion tons annually。

Yes！There are nine operating commercial nuclear power reactors at five nuclear generating stations in the UK which，in2022，produced5.9GWe—approximately16%of the UK’s electricity.However，at its peak capacity in 1997，26%of the UK’s electricity came from nuclear energy.Four of those reactors are slated for closure by the year2030。

Nuclear is already the most land-efficient means of electricity production，requiring only2.4km²/TWh per year.However，an SMR like the GE Hitachi BWRX-300is also designed to reduce building volume in plant layout by about 90percent，resulting in a minimal impact on natural habitats comparosed。

Many countries have safely used nuclear power for well over60years.It is one of the most closely monitored and regulated industries in the world and actually has the lowest rate of fatalities and injuries per unit of electricity compared to all other electric power generation.Cyber security and physical on-site security security and tourity and tierrd24/7/365。

The reactors themselves are built to strident safety specifications，constantly monitored，and layered with multiple redundancy systems to maintain the unprecedented track record of safety the industry has achieved。

The空行程调整（ONR）is the UK’s nuclear regulator。It is an independent agency with legal authority to regulate nuclear safety，civil nuclear security and safeguards，and—at authorized defense sites—conventional health and safety at the licensed British nuclear sites。

The ONR ensures that security arrangements are adequate for dealing with special nuclear material and information.It also regulates the transportation safety and security of civil nuclear and radioactive materials by road，rail，and inland waterways。