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MIT: nuclear energy is key to achieving decarbonisation targets

6 September 2018 | Press Release

Press release MIT: nuclear energy is key to achieving decarbonisation targets Without the contribution nuclear energy provides as a dispatchable and low carbon energy source, the overall cost of achieving deep decarbonisation targets will increase significantly,...

MIT Energy study says nuclear is essential in climate change fight

5 September 2018 | Newsfeed

Newsfeed MIT Energy study says nuclear is essential in climate change fight MIT Energy Initiative has released a study on the future of nuclear energy that says the effective incorporation of nuclear into nations’ future energy mixes is imperative in the fight against...

Nuclear experts discuss challenges and opportunities for their industry at international conference

17 July 2018 | Press Release

Press release Nuclear experts discuss challenges and opportunities for their industry at international conference Ottawa, 17 July 2018: More than 350 nuclear experts from across the globe are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, this week to share ideas and best practices...

Positive signal for future nuclear investments in EU

12 July 2018 | Press Release

Press release Positive signal for future nuclear investments in EU Brussels, 12 July 2018: FORATOM, the voice of the European nuclear energy industry, welcomes the decision of the General Court of the European Union (EU) to dismiss Austria’s complaint, supported by...

Nuclear Long-Term Operation will help Europe meet its climate goals

20 June 2018 | Press Release

Press release Nuclear Long-Term Operation will help Europe meet its climate goals Brussels, 20 June 2018: FORATOM, the voice of the European nuclear energy industry, called on the European Commission and other EU institutions to recognise and reward the long-term...

FORATOM outlines flexible nuclear solution to intermittent renewable challenge

7 May 2018 | Press Release

Press release FORATOM outlines flexible nuclear solution to intermittent renewable challenge Brussels, 7 May 2018: FORATOM has today outlined how flexible nuclear power plants are the best partners for variable renewable energy sources. This will help Europe achieve...

Euratom Research and Training Programme 2021-2025

5 March 2018 | Focus on

Focus on Euratom Research and Training Programme 2021-2025 One of Europe’s main goals in the run up to 2050 is to reduce its CO2 emissions by up to 95%. To do this, the power sector – which accounts for a significant share of EU emissions – will need to be fully...

Registration Opens For Foratom-IAEA Conference

2 March 2018 | Newsfeed

Newsfeed Registration Opens For Foratom-IAEA Conference The conference, organised by Brussels-based industry group Foratom with the cooperation of the International Atomic Energy Agency, will serve as an international forum for the exchange of information on...

Reformed EU Emissions Trading System approved

1 March 2018 | Newsfeed

Newsfeed Reformed EU Emissions Trading System approved The revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for its next phase (2021-2030) was approved by the Council of the European Union yesterday. Foratom, the European nuclear trade body, welcomed the reform...

EU ETS: more must be done to decarbonise Europe’s economy

27 February 2018 | Press Release

Press release EU ETS: more must be done to decarbonise Europe’s economy On 27 February, the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for its next phase (2021-2030) has been approved by the Council of the European Union. FORATOM welcomes the reform as...

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