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UK nuclear regulator assesses preparedness for climate change

UK nuclear regulator assesses preparedness for climate change

The UK's Office for Nuclear Regulation has selected five nuclear sites where it will carry out inspections to assess arrangements for and resilience to climate change effects. It recently hosted a meeting with fellow international regulators to discuss the implications of climate change on the nuclear sector.

Regulation & Safety 07 March 2024


IEA Ministerial Meeting recognises role of nuclear

IEA Ministerial Meeting recognises role of nuclear

The International Energy Agency's 2024 Ministerial Meeting and 50th Anniversary event, held in Paris on 13-14 February, has agreed to recognise nuclear as one technology for achieving energy security and decarbonisation.

Energy & Environment 14 February 2024


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Nuclear output to reach new record by 2025, says IEA

Nuclear output to reach new record by 2025, says IEA

Global nuclear power generation is forecast to grow by almost 3% annually on average through to 2026, reaching a new record high by 2025, according to the International Energy Agency. More than half of new reactors expected to become operational during the outlook period are in China and India.

Energy & Environment 24 January 2024


Colorado study recommends nuclear to replace coal plant

Colorado study recommends nuclear to replace coal plant

A study of clean energy alternatives led by the Pueblo Innovative Energy Solutions Advisory Committee found that only advanced nuclear could make the community "whole" from the losses it will suffer from the closure of the last unit at the Comanche coal-fired power plant in Pueblo, Colorado, while ensuring a just transition.

Energy & Environment 09 January 2024


Podcast: Nuclear's landmark COP28, plus 2024 lookahead

Podcast: Nuclear's landmark COP28, plus 2024 lookahead

A special report on nuclear energy's breakthrough moments at the COP28 UN climate summit, plus World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León outlines her hopes and challenges for the sector in the coming year.

Perspectives 01 January 2024


New Brunswick releases energy strategy with SMR focus

New Brunswick releases energy strategy with SMR focus

The strategy outlining how the province aims to transition to clean energy calls for the addition of 600 MWe of capacity at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generation Station by 2035, doubling New Brunswick's current nuclear capacity.

Energy & Environment 15 December 2023


Viewpoint: Polina Lion on Rosatom's ESG policies

Viewpoint: Polina Lion on Rosatom's ESG policies

Following the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Polina Lion, the chief sustainability officer for Russia's nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, outlines the company's ESG strategy.

Perspectives 19 December 2023


COP28 agreement recognises nuclear's role

COP28 agreement recognises nuclear's role

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties has ended in Dubai with a Global Stocktake - unanimously agreed by all parties - calling for a transitioning away from fossil fuels and an acceleration of zero- and low-emission technologies, including nuclear.

Energy & Environment 13 December 2023


Nuclear included in NZIA by European Council

Nuclear included in NZIA by European Council

The European Council has adopted its position on the proposed Net-Zero Industry Act, which is intended to bolster Europe's manufacturing output in technologies needed for decarbonisation. As with the European Parliament's position, issued last month, nuclear power has been included in the list of "strategic" technologies.

Energy & Environment 11 December 2023


Net Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge backed by 120 companies

Net Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge backed by 120 companies

The Net Zero Nuclear Industry Pledge, which commits to a goal of at least tripling nuclear capacity by 2050, was unveiled at an event at the UN's COP28 climate change summit taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Energy & Environment 05 December 2023