Private Sector Invests $700B In Military Nuclear Sector
NGOs estimate the private sector invested over $700 billion in military nuclear technology between 2023 and 2025. This investment occurs amid threats regarding the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. The findings coincide with the opening of a treaty review conference at the United Nations. The Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) focuses on disarmament, non-proliferation, and peaceful atomic use. The private sector is increasingly investing in small nuclear reactors to meet high energy demands. Large artificial intelligence and industrial entities are driving interest in this technology due to their energy-intensive operations. This shift marks a transition where nuclear technology is no longer reserved solely for state use. Challenges remain regarding the economic and environmental costs of nuclear waste decommissioning.
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France Culture
“Entre 2023 et 2025, le secteur privé a investi plus de 700 milliards de dollars dans le nucléaire militaire, ont estimé des ONG.”
RFI Monde
“C'est une sorte de révolution. Car maintenant, le secteur privé s'empare de ces petits réacteurs. Le nucléaire n'est donc plus seulement réservé aux États.”
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