Press releases
Global Nuclear Industry Open Letter: Net Zero Needs Nuclear
Last month, world leaders met to stress the need for urgent actions to address climate change. The Leaders Summit on Climate Change—and the commitments discussed—occurred against a daunting backdrop: economies around the world have less than thirty years to cut...
A strong European industry needs a stable supply of low-carbon energy
Brussels, 5 May 2021: FORATOM welcomes the updated 2020 Industrial Strategy published today by the European Commission, in particular its focus on innovation, competition and Europe’s potential to lead the green transition. The European nuclear sector has a key role...
Achieving an affordable low-carbon Europe thanks to nuclear-based hydrogen
Brussels, 4 May 2021: According to a FORATOM position paper released today, nuclear provides a perfect solution for the generation of large quantities of low-carbon and affordable hydrogen. This will be key as Europe aims to transform all parts of its economy –...
FORATOM welcomes agreement on EU Climate Law ahead of Biden Summit
Brussels, 22 April 2021: FORATOM welcomes the EU’s provisional agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% in 2030. This shows that, at least on paper, the EU is serious about tackling climate change. “Reducing CO2 emissions is essential if the EU is to meet...
Climate Leaders need nuclear energy to achieve net zero
This press statement is issued jointly by Canadian Nuclear Association, FORATOM, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Nuclear Energy Institute, Nuclear Industry Association and World Nuclear Association. World leaders will meet on April 22 and 23, at the invitation of US...