A debate that threatens to stall one of the EU’s primary climate initiatives is whether or not to allow nuclear energy to contribute to fulfilling renewable energy targets. On Wednesday, negotiators from the EU’s member states and the European Parliament…
IEA: The Role of Nuclear Energy in Achieving Net Zero
Nuclear power, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), can help countries achieve net zero energy goals. "Net zero is a Herculean effort," stated Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, speaking at a COP26 UK Presidency-organized…
Ten EU countries have called for nuclear power to be included in the taxonomy
Nuclear energy must be included in the European taxonomic framework by the end of this year, according to a joint piece published in various European media yesterday by energy and economy ministers from 10 EU member states. Nuclear energy is…