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Nuclear for ClimateAn initiative from nuclear
associations
COP 24, Katowice
Dec 4, 2018
« Nuclear for Climate »: a grassroots initiative
We proudly believe that nuclear
energy is a key part of the
solution
It brings together the many professionals and scientists of the international nuclear
community, coordinated via 150 nuclear associations worldwide.
www.nuclearforclimate.org
1. Nuclear is recognized by IPCC as a low-carbon energy source
Lifecycle analysis methodology: ISO 14040 & 44
Nuclear lifecyle emissions are comparable to those from renewables
Coal Gas Solar PV Hydro Nuclear Wind
GHG emissions g eq. CO2 /kwh (source: IPCC 2014)
Direct Indirect
Since 1970, nuclear has avoided the equivalent to five
years’ worth of CO2 emissions from the electricity sector.
2. The ability of nuclear energy to reduce GHG emissions has been
demonstrated (1/3)
IAEA study: Global
The countries which have achieved a rapid reduction in emissions
are those with a large component of nuclear and hydropower
2. The ability of nuclear energy to reduce GHG emissions has been
demonstrated (2/3)
IAEA study
2. The ability of nuclear energy to reduce GHG emissions has been
demonstrated (3/3)
Swedish emissions per capita decreased by
75% in less than 20 years
United States:
Shale gasJapan:
LNG & coal
Germany:
coal
3. The shutting down of nuclear power plants has led to a stagnation of,
and even an increase in, greenhouse gas emissions (1/2)
Despite significant financial resources & access to the best technology available,
the policies currently being implemented are inefficient
and even counter-productive
In the US, five abandonned nuclear plants generated almost the
exact same amount of electricity as US solar
3. The shutting down of nuclear power plants has led to a stagnation of,
and even an increase in, greenhouse gas emissions (2/2)
Study by Environmental Progress
4. International experts have stated that all low-carbon technologies will
need to be mobilized in order to stop climate change, including nuclear (1/3)
According to IEA, only 4 technologies out of 38 are « on track »
(Source : IEA, 2018)
2DS et B2DS from IEA: total decarbonization of electricity sector
& doubling of nuclear capacity by 2050
(Source : IEA ETP Juin 2017)
4. International experts have stated that all low-carbon technologies will
need to be mobilized in order to stop climate change, including nuclear (2/3)
Global electricity generation in the BDS (left) and generation mix inthe 2DS and BDS (right) in 2060
4. International experts have stated that all low-carbon technologies will need to be mobilized in order to stop climate change, including nuclear (3/3)
IPCC SR1.5(Summary for
policy makers)
5. Increasing nuclear power helps to ensure faster and cheaper
decarbonization (1/3)
Nuclear power is available today in all major greenhouse gas
emitting regions:
(source: IDDRI)
China plans for 110 nuclear reactors by 2030
Decarbonization scenario for China (Tsinghua University)
5. Increasing nuclear power helps to ensure faster and cheaper
decarbonization (2/3)