Nuclear power's changing picture

Energy is essential for development. Nearly every aspect of development - from reducing poverty to improving health-care requires reliable access to modern energy services. When these developments needs remain unaddressed, the resulting misery often leads to conflict and violence, which in turn affect development efforts and impact on regional and global stability. In this context, it is important to consider the global energy imbalance. Naturally, nuclear energy alone is not a panacea, but it is likely in the near future to have an increasing role as part of the global energy mix