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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
Fossil imports burn Japanese trade again
Fossil imports burn Japanese trade again

Japanese spending on imported fossil fuels soared in the latter part of last year, helping push the country to a trade deficit for the second year in a row. Emissions targets are under revision as most nuclear power plants remain closed.

Nuclear Policies · Friday, 25 January 2013
Nuclear best option for Europe, report says
Nuclear best option for Europe, report says
Nuclear energy is the European Union's answer to meeting aggressive targets on carbon dioxide emissions while reducing dependency on fossil fuels, according to a new report from consultants Frost & Sullivan.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Japan sees emissions rise
Japan sees emissions rise
Futtsu LNG plant (Tepco)_48Increased use of fossil fuels for power generation was the main driving force behind a rise in Japanese greenhouse gas emissions for 2011, even though the country saw a fall in manufacturing output.
Energy & Environment · Monday, 10 December 2012
Nuclear and hydro the core of sustainability
Nuclear and hydro the core of sustainability

The most sustainable national power systems in the world combine nuclear with hydro for mass low-carbon generation, a World Energy Council study shows.

Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Warnings on greenhouse gas levels
Warnings on greenhouse gas levels
The concentration of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere reached a record level in 2011, according to the World Meteorological Organization. A United Nations report says the chance to meet emission targets is slipping away.
Energy & Environment · Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Australia may need nuclear in future, minister says
Australia may need nuclear in future, minister says
Australia will have to consider including nuclear energy as part of its future energy mix if other sources cannot provide low-cost, clean baseload electricity, the country's energy and resources minister Martin Ferguson has stated.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 15 November 2012
PwC warns of a warmer world
PwC warns of a warmer world
The target to limit global warming to 2ºC this century appears "highly unrealistic" without "unprecedented" cuts in carbon emissions, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned.
Energy & Environment · Tuesday, 6 November 2012
'Innovative' strategy to end Japanese nuclear
'Innovative' strategy to end Japanese nuclear
Yoshihiko_Noda_14_September_2012_(x48).jpgJapan has confirmed a goal of ending nuclear power generation in the 2030s. The new strategy is based on respect for the will of the Japanese people, but slashes environmental targets to perhaps as little as a 10% reduction in CO2 by 2030.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 14 September 2012
Switzerland's 'challenging' energy policy
Switzerland's 'challenging' energy policy
Switzerland faces many challenges in its plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions while also phasing out its use of nuclear power, the International Energy Agency said after reviewing the country's energy policy.
Energy & Environment · Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Governments get nuclear policy round-up
Governments get nuclear policy round-up

An OECD report has highlighted the contribution nuclear already makes to the energy mix as well as how it can fit into future low-carbon networks. The report is aimed at informing the policymaking of the body's member governments.

Energy & Environment · Friday, 22 June 2012
UK draft energy reform bill unveiled
UK draft energy reform bill unveiled
Draft legislation to reform the UK's electricity market to ensure secure, clean and affordable energy endeavours to secure the necessary investment for a low-carbon energy mix including new nuclear.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 22 May 2012
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