Small Modular Reactors: Fact Sheet

No Solution for the Cost, Safety, and Waste Problems of Nuclear Power

Some proponents of nuclear power are advocating for the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) as the solution to the problems facing large reactors, particularly soaring costs, safety, and radioactive waste. Unfortunately, small-scale reactors can’t solve these problems, and would likely exacerbate them.

— Small Modular Reactors: No Solution for the Cost, Safety, and Waste Problems of Nuclear Power (Published jointly by Institute for Energy and Environmental Research and Physicians for Social Responsibility)

Subject: Energy Issues, Factsheets, Nuclear Power, Press Releases and Briefings, and Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Waste. Campaign: Carbon-Free, Nuclear Free. Posted on September, 2010. Last modified April, 2012.