Why the nuclear option is still an explosive subject at climate talks

As nations grapple with slashing fossil fuels at the UN’s climate summit in Dubai, the nuclear lobby has been enjoying its moment in the desert sun – with pressure groups touting atomic energy as the savior of the climate crisis. Nuclear advocates got an early win at Cop28 when 22 countries, including France, on day two signed an aspirational declaration to triple capacity by 2050 in order to meet the world’s climate targets and energy needs.The summit has served as a platform for pro-nuclear ci