What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
Nov 15, 2022 · Nuclear power is a low-carbon source of energy, because unlike coal, oil or gas power plants, nuclear power plants practically do not produce CO 2 during their operation. Nuclear reactors generate close to one-third of the world’s carbon free electricity and are crucial in meeting climate change goals.
Nuclear Explained | IAEA
The many peaceful uses of nuclear technology have a beneficial impact on our everyday lives – from energy production and food security to health care and the protection of the environment. The articles and videos on this page offer easy-to-understand explanations of major topics in nuclear science and technology.
Nuclear Explained - Energy | IAEA
Sep 13, 2023 · Nuclear Explained – How to Develop a Nuclear Power Programme. Thirty-two countries operate nuclear power plants, which provide some 10 per cent of the world’s electricity and account for 25 per cent of all low-carbon electricity. How many more countries are interested in or embarking on nuclear power? Read more →
Top ‘Nuclear Explained’ Reads in 2024 | IAEA
Dec 23, 2024 · 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; measure how coastal ecosystems help limit climate change; and how radiation ...
Nuclear energy, safe use of nuclear power | IAEA
Dec 21, 2024 · Nuclear energy provides access to clean, reliable and affordable energy, mitigating the negative impacts of climate change. It is a significant part of the world energy mix and its use is expected to grow in the coming decades.
Do You Know How Nuclear Technology Impacts Our Lives?
Nov 27, 2024 · From enhancing cancer care and food safety to protecting ecosystems and improving water management, nuclear techniques are driving innovative solutions to global challenges. Dive into these stories to learn how the IAEA and its partners are making a difference in health, agriculture, energy and the environment.
Nuclear technology and applications | IAEA
Jan 15, 2025 · 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.
Amid Global Crises, Nuclear Power Provides Energy Security with ...
Jul 14, 2022 · Nuclear power status and trends. At the end of 2021, global operating nuclear power capacity was 389.5 GW(e), provided by 437 operational reactors in 32 countries. Nuclear power capacity has shown a gradual growth trend over the past decade, including 20.7 GW(e) in increased capacity from new units connected to the grid or upgrades to existing ...
Nuclear research | IAEA
Feb 28, 2024 · Nuclear science, technology and research represent the underlying foundation of all nuclear applications. Nuclear applications contribute in many ways to health, development and security worldwide. They are used in a broad range of areas, from power production to medicine, agriculture, food safety, environment, forensics, industry, and the ...
Nuclear power and climate change | IAEA
Jan 15, 2025 · Nuclear power is a low-carbon source of energy. 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/ .