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Brussels controversially labels gas and nuclear as green energy

The European Commission says gas and nuclear will act as "transitional" energy sources before renewables become widespread.

My Europe Series

How a technical rulebook is sparking a storm over EU green energy

Brussels has proposed labelling natural gas and nuclear as green energy sources, prompting a furious backlash.

Green News

Saudi minister backs pink hydrogen made by ‘emancipated young ladies’

Bin Salman told the World Economic Forum of the petropower’s ambition to become a green and blue hydrogen leader too.

Green News

Germany says EU’s proposed switch to nuclear is “risky and expensive”

Germany rejects the EU’s proposal for fuel switch, claiming nuclear power is dangerous and hydrogen power is unrealistic.

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Europe Decoded

EU divided on gas & nuclear energy but what do countries rely on most?

France is the most dependent country on nuclear energy, while Italy is the most reliant on natural gas.

World News

Brussels unveils plan for 'green' gas and nuclear label

Such a classification allows for a reduction in financing costs, which is crucial for the projects concerned and for the states willing to support them.

Germany

Germany shuts down three of its six nuclear power plants

However, the full phase-out will not be over for a long time, as the post-operational phase and the gradual dismantling of the plants, under the responsibility of operators, is expected to take many more years.

Mobility

NASA wants to put nuclear reactors on Moon to keep astronauts alive

Despite the various challenges involved, the US space agency is looking for a means to power its planned Moon base.

Eco-Innovation

Would you pay €2 million to board this nuclear-powered superyacht?

The new superyacht, called Earth 300, will be free for scientists hoping to clean up our oceans and combat climate change.

France

France vows to build new nuclear reactors to meet climate goals

France already has 56 operational reactors and derives about 70% of its electricity from nuclear energy.

Climate

'You don't need nuclear to get to net zero,' says climate professor

Jeffrey Sachs, the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, gives us his insight into nuclear vs. renewable energy.

Europe News

Nuclear energy is green energy, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

In an interview with Euronews, Grossi said the debate around nuclear energy should be based on scientific facts.

Europe News

Ten EU countries call on Brussels to label nuclear energy as green

The member states argue the current energy crunch, which has sent electricity prices soaring, makes the case for nuclear as an affordable, low-carbon energy source.

Tech News

Why are scientists getting excited about nuclear fusion?

Nuclear fusion is the process that is at work in the stars and sun. American scientists say they could be on the verge of harnessing it for clean energy.

My Europe Series

Nuclear vs renewable, the debate dividing Romania’s green transition

Coal-burning countries like Romania will have difficulties reaching Europe’s climate targets. Could Romania’s energy mix become cleaner if it adds more nuclear energy? What role can nuclear power play in the European Union’s Green Deal?

Ukraine

Chernobyl anniversary: what's the future of nuclear energy in the EU?

The 1986 catastrophe didn't stop the growth of nuclear energy, but renewables are making the world less and less dependent on it.

Iran

Iran unveils new nuclear facilities

Iran has unveiled the country's newest advanced nuclear centrifuge in a ceremony to mark the National Nuclear Technology Day.

Japan

Fukushima: Japan marks 10th anniversary while still recovering

More than 18,000 people died in the massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck Japan's northeastern coast on March 11, 2011.

Belarus

MEPs raise safety concerns over a new nuclear plant in Belarus

Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, which built the plant, has rejected claims the Astravets facility is unsafe, saying the design conforms to the highest international standards.

France

France's next aircraft carrier to be nuclear-powered, Macron confirms

France's current flagship warship is to be retired in 2038. It will be replaced by a bigger, nuclear-powered model, Macron said on Tuesday.