IEA says nuclear is needed to achieve sustainable energy goals

Press release by World Nuclear Association Without action to provide more support for nuclear power, global efforts to transition to a cleaner energy system will become drastically harder and more costly, according to a report[1] published today by the International Energy Agency. The report, “Nuclear Power in a Clean Energy System” concludes that a failure…

Nuclear energy discussed at COP24 as an important clean energy solution

WNA – Press release Agneta Rising, World Nuclear Association Director General, will be speaking on 6 December at a COP24 side-event organised by the Nuclear Innovation: Clean Energy Future initiative, which was established in 2018 at the ninth Clean Energy Ministerial meeting. Ms Rising will be presenting the case that achieving the nuclear industry’s Harmony…

UN body hosts discussion on nuclear’s vital role for sustainable development

World Nuclear Association – Press release “Nuclear generation helps ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. By offering an alternative to fossil fuels, which produce air pollution, nuclear helps ensure healthy lives and well-being. By allowing rapid decarbonisation of electricity nuclear helps take urgent action on climate change. Nuclear desalination can…