Nuclear is not a solution to the upcoming energy problem of developing countries. We don't want them to develop those capabilities. And the US government will likely bomb the shit out of those who try and cannot be stopped with softer means (aka their centrifuges breaking and scientists having accidents).
Switching to green energy isn't just a technical challenge as it is often reduced to here. There are many aspects, including social and geopolitical ones. We cannot just wave those away and discuss about (the certainly cool) tech.
Its ridiculous to say we want to solve our own energy problem with nuclear while forbidding Iran, North Korea & co to do so as well. Do you expect them to R&D solar+wind+storage by themselves?
This certainly seems like the largest downside to me. Politics in the US has played up "energy independence" for decades, and from a security standpoint that makes perfect sense. So what should all of the third world do, exactly?
Switching to green energy isn't just a technical challenge as it is often reduced to here. There are many aspects, including social and geopolitical ones. We cannot just wave those away and discuss about (the certainly cool) tech.
Its ridiculous to say we want to solve our own energy problem with nuclear while forbidding Iran, North Korea & co to do so as well. Do you expect them to R&D solar+wind+storage by themselves?