Nuclear power can play a major role in fast-tracking decarbonisation

KOLKATA: Nuclear power will have to play a major role in fast-tracking decarbonisation believes the World Nuclear Association. This is especially when it is being realised that cuts in greenhouse gas emissions need to increase by between three and five times to limit the damaging effects of climate change.

“Nuclear reactors are the unsung heroes as we set out to respond to the climate change challenge. The need for nuclear energy has never been greater – there simply is no other energy source which can deliver deep decarbonization within the necessary timeframes,” said Agneta Rising, director general at World Nuclear Association in a statement.