The Government's Nuclear Industry Strategy was announced at the same time as a report from an ad hoc Nuclear R&D Advisory Board, under the leadership of Chief Scientist Sir John Beddington, which looked at the implications for R&D of a wide range of nuclear futures. (sciencemediacentre.org)
The Toshiba - Westinghouse AP1000 reactor remains a symbol of the U.S. nuclear future to supporters and opponents alike. (scientificamerican.com)
The 2012 presidential Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future recommended more research, and the U.S. Department of Energy is now developing an R&D plan. (sciencedaily.com)