Nuclear power, despite its environmental challenges such as uranium mining emissions and radioactive waste, is projected to constitute nearly 10% of global electricity by 2025, driven primarily by increasing energy demands.
Fatih Birol from the IEA noted that the nuclear power growth is significantly propelled by China, where energy-intensive technologies like AI and data centers are rapidly expanding and increasing demand.
Tech giants like Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are shifting towards nuclear investments while promoting carbon neutrality, highlighting the complexities of energy sources amid global warming concerns.
Germany's CDU/CSU has re-evaluated nuclear energy, suggesting it should be reconsidered to meet climate targets and for energy security, despite earlier policy shifts away from nuclear.
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