The UK government is pursuing an uneconomic nuclear programme in large part so as to maintain and renew military nuclear capabilities, argues Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, in an article on the BusinessGreen website. Submarine thinking: A 'lock-in' of nuclear power would be reckless for the economy and the climate … Continue reading Britain’s energy transition is more complex than meets the eye
Category: nuclear energy
It’s a nuclear future for France’s energy transition
France’s latest Energy Bill has sparked controversy as it prioritises nuclear power over renewables. Dimitris Mavrokefalidis discusses France’s new energy bill in an article on the Energy Live News website. France shifts focus: Nuclear over renewables in new Energy Bill France faces criticism for its new Energy Bill prioritising nuclear power over renewables, omitting … Continue reading It’s a nuclear future for France’s energy transition
Energy in Demand News, January 7, 2024
With the devastation of floods, heatwaves, hurricanes, forest fires and more, we know much more needs to be done to mitigate GHG emissions. Many commentators were concerned after COP28 last year that there was no sense of urgency. Read once more the comment from Fiona Harvey, published on EiD in December, on the need for … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 7, 2024
The role of small modular reactors in the energy transition
As the global need for decarbonisation becomes more urgent, small modular reactors are getting considerable attention. COP28 recognised the critical role of nuclear energy for reducing the effects of climate change. COP28 also saw 22 world leaders sign a declaration to make efforts to triple nuclear energy by 2050. SMRs have been touted as a … Continue reading The role of small modular reactors in the energy transition
Generational divide in supporting nuclear energy
Young climate activists in Europe are calling on Greenpeace to drop its "old-fashioned" stance against nuclear energy. Scientists say the generational divide not surprising, as nuclear disasters are distant memories for some. Sheena Goodyear discusses in an article on the CBC news website. Greenpeace opposes nuclear energy. Young climate activists say that's 'old-fashioned' Young … Continue reading Generational divide in supporting nuclear energy
High temperatures to affect France’s nuclear energy output
Euronews provides a news item on its website about the concerns in France that the high temperatures is affecting water quality in rivers and this will have an impact on its nuclear energy output. With France wanting to build new nuclear power plants in the future, leaving aside the question whether they should be built … Continue reading High temperatures to affect France’s nuclear energy output
A wake-up call to the dangers of nuclear power
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been in the news since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the first time war has engulfed operating nuclear plants and, in a real sense, weaponised them as potential radiological weapons, or “dirty bombs”. Tilman Ruff, Honorary Principal Fellow, School of … Continue reading A wake-up call to the dangers of nuclear power
Report details mistakes and lessons to be learned from the past 30 years of France’s energy system
A recent Parliamentary report in France highlighted “the reasons for the loss of sovereignty and energy independence of France”. Le Monde introduced it as “the damning report on France's energy choices, and its loss of sovereignty: "A political rambling that has taken us away from the ecological transition."” Paul Messad discusses the report in an … Continue reading Report details mistakes and lessons to be learned from the past 30 years of France’s energy system
Is there really a need in Britain for small modular nuclear reactors in the net-zero drive?
Next-generation nuclear technologies will divert resources away from cheaper options that can more quickly contribute to energy security and climate goals, argues Andrew Warren, former special advisor to the House of Commons environment committee and a friend of EiD, in an article on the Business Green website. Small modular reactors are a high-risk and … Continue reading Is there really a need in Britain for small modular nuclear reactors in the net-zero drive?
Increased risk of extreme heat and droughts amid climate change could impact nuclear plants
Muriel Boselli writes on the Montel news website that France faces major problems with its nuclear fleet because of the impact of climate change. Regardless of one’s position on nuclear energy, France is heavily dependent on it. Could this lead to a re-think of its entire energy strategy? What are your views? Climate change … Continue reading Increased risk of extreme heat and droughts amid climate change could impact nuclear plants
