Poles and Belgians See Nuclear Energy As Necessary Low-Carbon Source Recent opinion polls in two EU Countries, Poland and Belgium, highlighted strong support for nuclear energy as a proven and effective low-carbon source to reduce CO2 and to mitigate climate change. Poland The Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment published today (15th December) the…
The Future of Nuclear Energy – WNA Vision for Next Decades Interview with World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y Leon World Nuclear Association (WNA) is the international organization that represents the global nuclear industry. Its mission is to promote a wider understanding of nuclear energy among key international influencers by producing authoritative information,…
IPCC Report: “The Time For Action Is Now” The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report says that without “immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach”. The report estimates that if global warming is to be limited to around 1.5°C “global greenhouse gas emissions need…
Support For Nuclear Energy Highest Than Ever in Finland Support for nuclear power in Finland is higher than ever, according to a survey commissioned by the Finnish Energy Industry Association to Kantar Public. 60% of respondents have positive opinions about nuclear power (34% completely positive and 26% broadly positive), and only 11% are negative (3%…
OECD NEA: “Nuclear Is Crucial For Climate Change Mitigation Efforts” OECD Nuclear Energy Agency recently published its last report “Meeting Climate Change Targets: The Role of Nuclear Energy”, which focuses on the potential contribution of nuclear energy to clean energy capacity and emissions reductions between 2020 and 2050, taking into consideration the contributions from power and…
ENS Welcomes The EU Parliament Decision On The EU Taxonomy CDA European Nuclear Society together with its High Scientific Council truly welcome the decision of the European Parliament to adopt the EU Taxonomy ’s Complementary Delegated Act. Nuclear is seen clearly by a majority of the EU parliamentarians as a sustainable energy source, providing clean…
Route To COP27: Climate Urgency – What is the current global climate situation? Wednesday, 7th September 2022, 17:00 CET, Online Register here: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/route-to-cop27-climate-urgency-tickets-403311354117 Climate change is affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives. Weather patterns are changing, sea levels are rising, and weather events are becoming more…
The Fastest Path To Net Zero For A Sustainable & Energy Secure Future For All Nuclear for Climate is a grassroots initiative uniting Nuclear professionals and scientists from over 150 associations worldwide. We aim to open a dialogue with policymakers, the public and other industries about the necessity of including Nuclear energy among the low-carbon…
Route To COP27: Climate Action – How do we implement the solutions in developed and developing countries? Wednesday, 2nd November 2022, 17:00 CET, Online Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/route-to-cop27-climate-action-tickets-443950005417 As the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference approaches, the Route to COP27 is close to the conclusion. Until now, our three-parts series discussed several aspects linked…
UNECE: Nuclear Plays A Crucial Role In Making Net Zero Still Achievable The last UNECE Carbon Neutrality in the UNECE Region: Technology Interplay under the Carbon Neutrality Concept states that carbon neutrality is still achievable despite the energy crisis, but all low- and zero-carbon technologies must be included and deployed, maximizing their use. Today, over 80%…