Can nuclear plants be safer?

The article focuses on the new generation of nuclear power plants regarded to be safer than previous designs. These plants are adjusted to meet the regulatory requirements set by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in the U.S. The new plant designs utilize the passive safety systems which rely on natural forces to provide emergency water in case of a loss of coolant. Reactor designers employ a defense-in-depth strategy to prevent releases of radiation into the environment. However, NRC implies that the current plants which is likely to be built in the U.S. will not provide major advances in safety and security.