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Why climate extremes will not stop expansion of China's nuclear power industry

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27 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

China’s nuclear power expansion is unlikely to be hindered by climate extremes due to the strategic placement of coastal reactors using seawater cooling, unlike European inland river plants vulnerable to drought and heat.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

China’s coastal nuclear plants sidestep drought risks faced by river-dependent reactors. If you build climate-resilient energy infrastructure, look for seawater cooling designs as a robust model.

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