IEA: Steep decline in nuclear power would threaten energy security and climate goals
The lack of further lifetime extensions of existing nuclear plants and new projects could result in an additional 4 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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Clean growth through innovation – the need for urgent action
The UK Government should consider investing up to GBP1 billion (USD1.3 billion) between 2021 and 2025 to boost the progress of innovation in the nuclear energy sector.
VIDEO: Why nuclear is needed alongside wind and solar
If we are to succeed in keeping the global temperature rise below two degrees, we need to quickly replace our fossil energy sources with solar, wind, water and nuclear power.
Kirsty Gogan interview on new environmentalism, Ottawa
This discussion with Ms. Kirsty Gogan, Co-Founder and Global Director, Energy for Humanity focused on deep decarbonization and the intersection of environmentalism and nuclear technology
Decarbonising cities: Helsinki metropolitan area
Find out how small, advanced nuclear reactors be used to achieve a relatively cost-effective deep decarbonization of district heating, electricity, and transport fuels in a city of 1.5 million inhabitants.
European Climate Leadership Report
New European Climate Leadership Report 2017, Measuring the Metrics that Matter published at COP23 in Bonn, Germany ranks European countries on their climate leadership.
Video: Deep Decarbonisation with Advanced Nuclear Symposium
Watch the opening sessions from the Deep Decarbonisation with Advanced Nuclear Symposium.
Study finds advanced reactors will have competitive costs
A new study of contemporary nuclear industry cost projections, previously unavailable to the public, provides new insight into a potential path breaking cost trend for the next generation of advanced nuclear plants.
Making sense of nuclear
This new guide, produced by Sense About Science, and co-authored by a range of experts, is designed to help guide informed decision-making around some of the big questions and concerns about nuclear energy.