Before Fukushima there was even a lot of talk about a "nuclear renaissance."

At the same time, various barriers to a nuclear renaissance have been suggested.

These reactors were meant to lead a nuclear renaissance, but have been substantially delayed and are running over-budget.

Several countries are already turning their backs on the "nuclear renaissance" and shelving plans for fresh reactors.

The prospect of a global nuclear renaissance could change the way that energy is produced and used the world over.

Only 16.5pc of respondents believed the events would reverse the "nuclear renaissance" seen in many countries in recent years.

With admiration, he says the Japanese in 10 years will probably start selling an inherently safe reactor, sparking a nuclear renaissance.

The prospect of a "nuclear renaissance" has revived debate about the nuclear waste issue.

Since talk a few years ago of a "nuclear renaissance", gas prices have fallen and old reactors are getting license extensions.

Thomas has been critical of the idea that the nuclear power industry is undergoing a "nuclear renaissance".