The New Nuclear Fever, DebunkedPoliticians who push small reactors raise false hopes that splitting atoms can make a real dent in the climate crisis. The promise of nuclear power “means affordable power, reliable supply and low emissions that strengthen our grid while fuelling growth,” said the premier. Everyone from Jeff Bezos to Bill Gates is investing in nuclear reactors. Smith and other politicians might consider the brief history of nuclear energy and its rousing propaganda. These economic realities explain why you don’t find a lot of nuclear reactors in Canada.