New, Clear Energy: Russia's Atomic Revolution

New, Clear Energy: Russia's Atomic Revolution








With rising demand for energy, especially electricity, the world is in need of new resources. Fossil fuels produce harmful carbon emissions and green technology may never be able to provide a reliable source of renewable energy. Despite ongoing concerns about the safety of nuclear power, it's likely going to play an increasingly large role in satisfying our needs. Several projects being developed in Russia will hopefully help make nuclear's enlarged role as safe as possible. Fast neutron reactors look to be the future of the industry, while an advanced gas-cooled reactor design could have benefits beyond electricity generation. And Russia's plans for a fleet of floating nuclear power stations will bring electricity, heat and fresh water to isolated populations.

Russia to have most advanced nuclear reactor ever developed'


Russia must modernise its economy in the next few years, regardless of who is in charge. President Medvedev's been outlining the country's direction at the St. Petersburg Forum of top business leaders. He also warns that the government's large role in the economy, along with corruption, threaten development and must be tackled. RT's Anissa Naouai is in St. Petersburg.