Nuclear Power in the 21st Century
by Yukiya AmanoIt will be
difficult for the world to achieve the twin goals of ensuring
sustainable energy supplies and curbing greenhouse gases without nuclear
power.
Energy and Sustainable Development
Nuclear power is ahead of other
energy technologies in ‘internalizing’ all external costs, from safety
to waste disposal to decommissioning.
Nuclear Power Today and Tomorrow
By Alexander Bychkov Worldwide,
with 437 nuclear power reactors in operation and 68 new reactors under
construction, nuclear power’s global generating capacity reached 372.5
GW(e) at the end of 2012.
Supporting New Nuclear Power Programmes
For many developing countries,
the relatively large capital investment needed to fund the reactor’s
construction can become one of the major obstacles. The IAEA supports
countries in identifying means to handle the financial risks.
Solutions for Waste Management
To safely and securely dispose
of highlevel and long-lived radioactive waste, this material needs to be
stored for a period of time that is very long compared to our everyday
experience.
Training Tomorrow’s Nuclear Workforce
Recruiting high-calibre
engineers needed for the operation of nuclear power plants is a growing
challenge, even for existing nuclear power programmes, because of a wave
of retirements combined with increasing global demand.
Nuclear Safety Through International Cooperation
By Denis Flory Following the
Fukushima accident, strengthening nuclear safety standards and emergency
response has become an imperative at the global level. The IAEA is
leading in developing a global approach.
Achieving Nuclear Sustainability Through Innovation
INPRO undertakes collaborative
projects among IAEA Member States, which analyse development scenarios
and examine how nuclear energy can support the United Nations’ goals for
sustainable development in the 21st century.
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