Will the world fall in love with nuclear power once more?

For decades, nuclear power has been stuck in the shadow of its past—haunted by accidents, burdened by regulation, and the butt of pop culture jokes. But as the world scrambles to cut carbon emissions, nuclear is inching back into the conversation. Environmental journalist Marco Visscher argues that dismissing it outright is a mistake. With renewables still dependent on weather and battery storage playing catch-up, nuclear could provide the steady, carbon-free power needed to bridge the gap. The question now: Will we give it another chance?