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Wayne Glines, Health Physics News Contributing Editor

Recent activities in the United States have sparked new opportunities for building next-generation light water reactors to produce reliable, clean energy. However, significant barriers remain to nuclear deployment, including technical challenges, regulatory hurdles, and investment risks.

The National Academies are hosting the workshop Pathways for New Nuclear Development, both online and in person in Washington, DC, on 29–30 January 2025 to explore pathways for new nuclear development in the United States. The workshop will facilitate in-depth discussions among policymakers, regulators, community leaders, and technical experts regarding the challenges of deploying more nuclear power.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Registration and additional information may be found here.