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Asian growth to boost global energy demand
Asian growth to boost global energy demand
World energy consumption will increase by 56% between 2010 and 2040, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Nuclear power generation is expected to double over that period, but coal will remain the dominant fuel for electricity.
Energy & Environment · Friday, 26 July 2013
EU's open secret on nuclear subsidies
EU's open secret on nuclear subsidies
A leaked draft of a European Union (EU) working paper suggesting that member countries may be allowed to directly subsidise nuclear power has prompted widespread consternation.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 22 July 2013
About-turn on backloading
About-turn on backloading
The European Parliament has voted to freeze the auction of CO2 emissions permits in a move aimed at restoring market incentives for emissions reductions, months after it rejected a similar proposal.
Energy & Environment · Thursday, 4 July 2013
Obama moves to tackle climate change
Obama moves to tackle climate change
Obama at Georgetown Uni 48US president Barack Obama has launched a climate change action plan, which includes putting limits on the amount of carbon emissions from the country's power plants.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 26 June 2013
World in danger of missing climate goals
World in danger of missing climate goals
Global temperature increase can be limited to 2°C by 2100 without harming economic growth, but the world will miss the target if it does not act fast to limit carbon emissions from fossil fuels, according to a special report from the International Energy Agency.
Energy & Environment · Monday, 10 June 2013
IEA praises nuclear's role in Finnish policy
IEA praises nuclear's role in Finnish policy
Finland's energy policy framework - including the expanded use of nuclear energy - paves the way for a more sustainable energy system in the longer term, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 23 May 2013
Industry calls for decarbonisation focus
Industry calls for decarbonisation focus
Europe faces a "lost decade" in low carbon development, the continent's electricity industry association Eurelectric has warned, due to signals that detract from the ultimate goals of energy policy.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Ontario's energy transition
Ontario's energy transition
Toronto (John Vetterli) 74x48Air quality in Canada's Ontario province has improved dramatically in recent years, simultaneously with the ramping up of nuclear power and the phase-out of coal.
Energy & Environment · Monday, 29 April 2013
World has stalled on clean energy
World has stalled on clean energy
The world's governments are failing on almost every level to clean up their energy systems and must intervene to support nuclear power, said the IEA, noting that only renewables and electric vehicles are 'on track'.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Life-saving case for nuclear
Life-saving case for nuclear
North American pollution cloud (NASA) 72x48A landmark study has put the figure of 1.84 million on the number of lives saved by the worldwide use of nuclear power instead of fossil fuels. The report co-authored by former NASA scientist James Hansen presents a dramatic new case for nuclear energy.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Fingers crossed for UK nuclear new build
Fingers crossed for UK nuclear new build
Hinkley Point C vision (EDF Energy) 83x48The UK will not be able to meet its climate change targets without new nuclear but should develop a fall-back plan in case projects to build new capacity by 2025 do not proceed as planned, a parliamentary committee has concluded.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 4 March 2013
Energy leaders' nuclear uncertainty diminishing
Energy leaders' nuclear uncertainty diminishing
Concerns over nuclear energy use have been eclipsed by energy price volatility, the global recession, political unrest and future climate frameworks as the top uncertainties for global energy leaders, according to the World Energy Council.
Energy & Environment · Thursday, 7 February 2013
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