Description

Overview:

Explore the global history of nuclear reactors from 1951 to 2022. This visualization showcases 626 operational reactors, highlighting the dominance of pressurized light water reactors (PWRs). Different reactor types exhibit geographic patterns, with retired reactors and ongoing upgrades observed in various countries. The average age of reactors in the United States was 41 years in 2021.

Subject:

Applied Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Case Study, Diagram/Illustration, Reading

Provider:

Boston University

Provider Set:

Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability

Date Added:

04/24/2023