New Nuclear Is Too Late and Too Costly for the Climate Crisis

Paaaul Dorfman

New Nuclear Is Too Late and Too Costly for the Climate Crisis. Dr Paul
Dorfman, Bennett Scholar, makes a clear and evidence based case: new
nuclear power cannot play a meaningful role in addressing the climate or
energy crises. It is not simply expensive, it is structurally misaligned
with the speed, scale and affordability required for effective climate
action. In the report, ‘Debt, Delays, Dependencies. Why Public Banks.
Should Not Support Nuclear Power‘, Dr Dorfman’s contribution makes clear
that new nuclear power represents a policy dead end, diverting scarce
resources away from climate‑effective solutions. The opportunity cost is
enormous: every pound invested in nuclear is a pound not invested in
renewables, energy efficiency, storage or grid resilience. New nuclear is
already too late. The renewable transition is happening now – and smart
policy must move with it.

Bennett Institute 14th April 2026

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