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Clean energy investments increasing fast: IEA

Clean energy investments increasing fast: IEA

Nearly two-thirds of the USD2.8 trillion set to be invested globally in energy this year is expected to go to clean technologies including nuclear - but the impressive increase in clean energy investments is concentrated in a handful of countries, according to a newly released report from the International Energy Agency.

Energy & Environment 26 May 2023


Coalition applies for US hydrogen hub funding

Coalition applies for US hydrogen hub funding

The Great Lakes Clean Hydrogen Hub coalition has submitted a full application for funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to create a nuclear-powered clean hydrogen hub to serve Ohio, Michigan, and parts of Pennsylvania and Indiana.
 

Energy & Environment 04 May 2023


World events 'building momentum' for nuclear

World events 'building momentum' for nuclear

Recent geopolitical events have focused world attention on the importance of energy security and the vital role that nuclear can play in providing clean, reliable energy. This is causing momentum to build in both nuclear generation plans and the supply chain to support it, said the keynote panellists at the World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2023 conference in the Netherlands.

Energy & Environment 19 April 2023


Nuclear leaders issue call for action from G7

Nuclear leaders issue call for action from G7

World Nuclear Association and nuclear trade associations from Canada, Japan, Europe, the UK and the USA have issued a declaration calling on G7 governments to support the long-term operation of existing nuclear power plants and to accelerate the deployment of new nuclear power plants.

Energy & Environment 17 April 2023


US companies move forward with green hydrogen projects

US companies move forward with green hydrogen projects

A coalition of companies including major utilities has applied for federal funding to build a green hydrogen network spanning six south-eastern states in the USA. Meanwhile, in Virginia, a property and project development company has secured a site where it plans to create a green energy centre with a green hydrogen hub and data centres powered by small modular reactors.

Energy & Environment 13 April 2023


Nuclear phase-out would increase pollution deaths, says study

Nuclear phase-out would increase pollution deaths, says study

If the USA were to shut down its nuclear power plants, the pollution from the coal, gas, and oil that would be used to make up the generation shortfall would result in a worsening of air quality that could cause an additional 5200 pollution-related deaths over a single year, according to a newly published study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Energy & Environment 11 April 2023


IAEA launches global water resources initiative

IAEA launches global water resources initiative

The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched the Global Water Analysis Laboratory Network to help countries generate their own chemical, biological and isotopic water data and develop tailored water management strategies.

Energy & Environment 24 March 2023


Nuclear 'partially' included in EU's Net-Zero Industry Act

Nuclear 'partially' included in EU's Net-Zero Industry Act

The European Commission has proposed the Net-Zero Industry Act to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure it is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition. However, nuclear trade body Nucleareurope said it fails to recognise the sector's full potential contribution.

Energy & Environment 16 March 2023


UK urged to be world leader in nuclear-derived synthetic fuels

UK urged to be world leader in nuclear-derived synthetic fuels

Large-scale production of nuclear-derived net-zero synthetic fuels could help hard-to-decarbonise sectors such as aviation and shipping, according to a report by energy consultants Equilibrion and the Nuclear Industry Association.

Energy & Environment 14 March 2023


Seaborg joins TerraPraxis coal-to-nuclear initiative

Seaborg joins TerraPraxis coal-to-nuclear initiative

TerraPraxis and Danish floating nuclear power plant developer Seaborg have agreed to assess Seaborg's Compact Molten Salt Reactor as a potential heat source to support the rapid decarbonisation of the global coal fleet.

Energy & Environment 13 March 2023