Canadian Nuclear Association Urges Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to Recognize Role of Nuclear Energy in Climate Mitigation

OTTAWA, Sept. 7, 2017 /CNW/ - The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meets this week in Montreal. If mitigation pathways are to be on target, keeping a global temperature rise limited to 1.5 degrees while simultaneously staying on course to meet the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the international community must continue to promote and invest in low-carbon technologies, including nuclear.

Nuclear science and technology meets nine of the 17 SDGs, providing affordable and clean energy, good health, clean water and action on climate. 

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) urges the IPCC to examine and include the proven contributions of nuclear energy in the fight against climate change; to recognize the solutions that nuclear technologies provide today to the avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs); to support the role nuclear plays in enabling intermittent renewable options; and to highlight the potential role it offers to the world in generating large quantities of clean energy to meet the COP21 climate targets.

As for Canada's nuclear industry, it has made significant contributions to achieving both climate goals and sustainable development.  Thanks to Canadian CANDU technology, our nuclear reactor fleet provides clean, affordable and low-carbon energy, powering approximately 60% of Ontario's electricity needs and one-third of New Brunswick's.

Partnering with other counties, our nuclear industry can help contribute to affordable and clean energy around the world, including countries such as Argentina, China, South Korea, Romania and India. Our global contributions include clean reactor fuel through our uranium mining operations. Cameco Corporation, is a leading socially and environmentally responsible mining company, supplying clean energy for nuclear reactors around the world for decades.

The industry's investments in innovative nuclear technology include Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) which will have the capacity to provide a clean source of energy to remote communities, resource extraction sites and provincial electricity grids.

Over 60 years of safe and successful nuclear technology application has given Canada an advantage on the world stage:  Canada's Nuclear Advantage.

About the CNA:
Since 1960, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) has been the national voice of the Canadian nuclear industry. Working alongside our members and all communities of interest, the CNA promotes the industry nationally and internationally, works with governments on policies affecting the sector and works to increase awareness and understanding of the value nuclear technology brings to the environment, economy and the daily life of Canadians.
Our members are actively involved and are leaders in Canada's production of uranium and nuclear power and are taking leadership roles in the research, design, construction, operation and support to nuclear facilities and technologies.
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SOURCE Canadian Nuclear Association