The iaea is the world's centre for cooperation in the nuclear field, promoting the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technology Nuclear science and technology is the foundation for all the iaea’s activities It works in a wide range of areas including energy generation, health, food and agriculture and environmental protection.
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The 45th edition of reference data series no
1 contains estimates of energy, electricity and nuclear power trends up to the year 2050
In deriving the nuclear capacity projections, all operating reactors, possible licence renewals, planned shutdowns, power uprates and plausible construction projects foreseen for the next few decades were considered The iaea assists its member states in using nuclear science and technology for peaceful purposes and facilitates the transfer of such technology and knowledge in a sustainable manner to member states. The iaea’s ‘nuclear explained’ series takes scientific and technical subjects related to nuclear topics and makes them easier to understand Delve into our top explainers in 2024 to find out how nuclear science and technology can be used to produce clean energy
In future we will see even more nuclear deliver the clean, reliable, and secure power the world needs As always, iaea will be there to assist countries in making it happen,” said mr. In 2018, nuclear power produced about 10 percent of the world’s electricity Together with the expanding renewable energy sources and fuel switching from coal to gas, higher nuclear power production contributed to the levelling of global co 2 emissions at 33 gigatonnes in 2019 1/.
Nuclear science and technology are often used in the study and preservation of valuable cultural objects
These objects include everything from paintings, clothing and musical instruments, to statues, arms and armour — even egyptian mummies and an entire ancient wooden ship.
