LEGAL ASPECTS AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

Nuclear technologies are emerging as one of the best ways to produce clean energy and ensure sufficient power for base load. At the global and national level, nuclear power plants are becoming a key resource that can guarantee national energy security, independence and affordable electricity prices. The issues related to project financing, lengthy and expensive licensing procedures, still unresolved issues with nuclear waste management and public opinion in assessing the impact of the project on the environment are being discussed. In view of the historical and regulatory analysis of the experience gained in the Republic of Bulgaria in building new nuclear power plants, conclusions have been formulated and trends for practical solutions to environmental and technological problems in nuclear energy have been outlined.