The New Nuclear Watch Institute’s (NNWI) ‘Yes to Nuclear’ Perspectives initiative has released its monthly publication for May, focusing on the crucial role of nuclear energy in achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. In the run-up to COP 26, the NNWI and its partners are showcasing the wide-ranging applications that nuclear energy production has to offer across industries, as decarbonisation dominates the global political agenda.
This month’s instalment enlightens readers as to how nuclear energy can hasten climate action and accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy industry.
The proliferation of new technologies, such as cryptocurrency mining, and industrialisation in developing countries are reducing the time available to curb global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.