Asia is becoming the new powerhouse in nuclear energy, according to an article published yesterday on the Zeroghedge website. According to the cited source, last year global nuclear energy production reached 2,817 terawatt-hours (TWh), surpassing the previous record and confirming the increasingly important role of this low-carbon source of electricity. Behind the figures, however, lies a fragmented reality: while some countries are accelerating the expansion of power plants, others are