The UK urgently needs a plan for nuclear energy

Why Britain’s nuclear planning reforms are a game-changer for energy-intensive industries

The UK’s nuclear planning reforms could mark a major turning point in the journey to decarbonise energy-intensive sectors, writes Hannah Manson of Newcleo The global nuclear renaissance is well and truly underway. Nuclear power generation is set to reach record levels this year, with over 70GW of new capacity currently under construction worldwide – one of the highest levels in the last three decades. Around the globe, governments have embraced …

The UK urgently needs a plan for nuclear energy

The government is sleeping on the potential for nuclear energy, which could have a hugely important role to play in the UK meeting its clean power goals after 2030, writes Elinor Bale from the Conservative Environment Network (CEN)