Precursors and startling lessons: Statistical analysis of 1250 events with safety significance from the civil nuclear sector

Resilient design in nuclear energy: Critical lessons from a cross-disciplinary analysis of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear accident

“…2 As a result, the nuclear power industry has one of the lowest accident rates among energy industries. 3 However, accidents could happen, 4 , 5 , 6 In fact, several high-profile nuclear accidents have led to significant impacts on the people and the environment. Currently, safety concerns still hinder the license renewal of existing nuclear power plants (NPPs) and the siting of new plants, even while there is renewed interest in nuclear power as a low-emission source.…”

“…The chances of other severe floodings are non-negligible, and similar near-miss incidents have been documented at other locations. 5 Additionally, the extended loss of off-site power has been reported at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (Ukraine) due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict in September and November 2022. As such, it is crucial to be prepared for potential risks of similar nature.…”