NUCLEAR
A FALSE PROMISE FOR MONTANA'S ENERGY FUTURE
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2026
Today, many people are talking about nuclear energy as a solution to our energy and climate challenges. They claim that new, safer nuclear technology can provide electricity without harming the environment. Some even claim there will be no need to mine for fuel and no disposal of radioactive waste. Unfortunately, the facts don't match the hype. While many look to what's referred to as small modular reactors as the answer to our energy problems, they overlook the fact that these small modular reactors don't exist, pose serious environmental justice concerns from uranium fuel development, have outrageously unaffordable price tags, and leave radioactive waste in communities forever. A quick peek behind the curtain reveals that the hype of these unicorn-like proposed nuclear reactors is really just unsupported hope that ignores the very real concerns with this undeveloped and prohibitively expensive technology.