IEA warns clean energy transition 'harder, riskier, and more expensive' without nuclear

Michael Holder
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Nuclear power could be ready for a comeback, according to the IEA | Credit: iStock
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Nuclear power could be ready for a comeback, according to the IEA | Credit: iStock

International Energy Agency argues nuclear power can play a significant role in supporting transition to a renewables-dominated energy system worldwide

Nuclear power can help to reduce reliance on risky fossil fuels, cut carbon emissions, and support the shift to a global energy system dominated by renewables, according to a new report from the International...

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