World Nuclear News
Summary
It says that although 2010-2019 saw average annual global greenhouse gas emissions at their highest levels, "the rate of growth has slowed” and “there is increasing evidence of climate action".
The report says there are options in all sectors to "at least halve emissions by 2030 … limiting global warming will require major transitions in the energy sector. This will involve a substantial reduction in fossil fuel use, widespread electrification, improved energy efficiency, and use of alternative fuels (such as hydrogen)".
It also identifies that "when switching to low-carbon energy sources - renewable sources, nuclear power, and fossil or bioenergy with CCS [carbon capture and storage] - electricity is expected to become a more pervasive energy carrier".
Sama Bilbao y León, World Nuclear Association director general, said it was clear "that nuclear energy has an important role to play now and in the long-term mitigation of climate change".
She said there were three urgent actions needed to maximise that contribution: extend the life of existing nuclear reactors; provide access to finance and streamlining licensing and regulatory processes for new nuclear power plants; and investing in the development of new nuclear technologies such as low carbon district heating schemes and enabling the clean production of hydrogen at scale.
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