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Why The World Needs More Nuclear Power

R-Squared Energy

Increased fossil fuel consumption made up most of this growth, with every category of fossil fuels showing increased consumption over the decade.”. Last week someone asked me “Are you pro- or anti-nuclear?” Further, these regions have managed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while reducing nuclear power.

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Fossil Fuels Still Supply 84 Percent Of World Energy

R-Squared Energy

The remainder of global energy consumption came from coal (27%), natural gas (24%), hydropower (6%), renewables (5%), and nuclear power (4%). Cumulatively, fossil fuels — shown below in shades of gray — still accounted for 84% of the world’s primary energy consumption in 2019.

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Hydrogen as part of Canada’s energy transition

Clean Energy Canada

The clean-burning fuel does not produce carbon emissions upon consumption and so can replace fossil fuels in many sectors including heavy industry, transportation and heating. Currently, the majority of hydrogen around the world is produced from fossil fuels (76% from natural gas, 23% from coal).

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Cancer Alley Activist Sharon Lavigne Among Goldman Environmental Prize Winners for 2021

DeSmogBlog

Kimiko Hirata, 50, fought coal plant construction in Japan following the 2011 meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Lavigne’s advice for others living near fossil fuel projects is simple: “Tell them to be vigilant of what’s going on in their community,” she said. “If

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Reports: Energy Secretary Rick Perry to Resign Next Month

GreenTechMedia

He has supported several initiatives with broad support, such as improving power sector cybersecurity in the wake of revelations of Russian hackers compromising key power plant systems. fossil fuel industry was seen by some as a poor choice to lead an agency tasked with maintaining the U.S. Billy Tauzin (R-LA).

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