December 3, 2023 10:12 am
About 20 countries want to triple nuclear energy for climate
Around 20 countries want to significantly increase nuclear energy production for the benefit of the climate. Capacity should be tripled by 2050, according to a statement published on Saturday at the World Climate Conference, signed by France and the USA, among others. Canada, Japan, Great Britain and several other European countries also joined the pact.
After phasing out nuclear power this year, Germany, unsurprisingly, is not one of the signatories. However, in many other countries, including France and Great Britain, nuclear energy continues to play a crucial role in energy supply.
It is observed that nuclear energy plays a fundamental role in achieving climate neutrality by mid-century and maintaining the 1.5 degree target, with which the global community wants to prevent the worst consequences of global warming, within the realm of possibilities. , he states. the declaration. Other countries are called to join and donors to invest in the expansion of nuclear energy.