Europe Remains Divided Over Nuclear Energy

At a time when other European countries are trying to move away from nuclear energy and increase their use of renewables, the British government announced plans to build its first new nuclear reactors in nearly two decades. The Oct. 21 announcement was the first of its kind in Europe since the Fukushima disaster of 2011 reignited the controversy over nuclear energy. However, for the countries hoping to transition toward green energy, the economic crisis in Europe and infrastructural issues will probably complicate their efforts.