‘Hormuz crisis shows need for new nuclear power’. Does it really, though?

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• ⬤ The crisis at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant highlights the need for new nuclear power as a reliable alternative to fossil fuels.
• ⬤ Some experts worry about the risks of a meltdown at the plant, which could have catastrophic consequences.
• ⬤ However, others argue that the incident does not necessarily prove the need for new nuclear power.