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IEA confirms nuclear energy is needed for clean energy transition
Brussels, 29 May 2019: The lack of further lifetime extensions of existing nuclear plants and new projects could threaten climate goals and security of energy supply, according to the latest report issued by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report’s...
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Industry Group Foratom Highlights Benefits Of Nuclear For Europe
Nuclear energy can help the European Union achieve a sustainable and low-carbon future while providing people with reliable and affordable electricity, the Brussels-based industry group Foratom has said in a position paper.
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FORATOM Opinions
IEA confirms nuclear energy is needed for clean energy transition
Brussels, 29 May 2019: The lack of further lifetime extensions of existing nuclear plants and new projects could threaten climate goals and security of energy supply, according to the latest report issued by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report’s...
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Industry Group Foratom Highlights Benefits Of Nuclear For Europe
Nuclear energy can help the European Union achieve a sustainable and low-carbon future while providing people with reliable and affordable electricity, the Brussels-based industry group Foratom has said in a position paper.
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What people say
Bill Gates
“Nuclear is ideal for dealing with climate change, because it is the only carbon-free, scalable energy source that’s available 24 hours a day”
Bill Gates, Founder, TerraPower (source: nucnet.org, 2 January 2019)
Angela Merkel
“At climate conferences Emmanuel Macron always has a little advantage over me because he has so many nuclear plants emitting so little CO2”
Angela Merkel, German Chancellor (source: la-croix.com, 22 January 2019)