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42-505: World Nuclear Association is the international organization that promotes nuclear power and supports the companies that comprise the global nuclear industry. Its members come from all parts of the nuclear fuel cycle, including uranium mining , uranium conversion, uranium enrichment , nuclear fuel fabrication, plant manufacture, transport, and the disposal of used nuclear fuel , as well as electricity generation itself. Together, World Nuclear Association members are responsible for 70% of

84-493: A Director General and elect a 20-member board of management. The current Director General is Sama Bilbao y León. The Chairman of the board is H.E. Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation . The Vice chairman is Philippe Knoche CEO at Orano . A board of management fulfills statutory duties pertaining to the organization's governance and sets World Nuclear Association policies and strategic objectives, subject to approval by

126-585: A forum for speakers from the nuclear industry. The Association has previously presented an award for 'Distinguished Contribution to the Peaceful Worldwide Use of Nuclear Energy'. The Association also cooperates with the Nuclear Energy Institute on annual World Nuclear Fuel Cycle meetings for industry representatives concerned with nuclear fuel supply and in particular the uranium market. World Nuclear Association represents

168-800: A particular interest in uranium mining and nuclear energy during the Ranger inquiry in the 1970s. Hore-Lacy continued to work for CRA until 1993, ultimately working in Corporate Relations. Hore-Lacy was closely involved with the production of the TV documentary series Out of the Fiery Furnace which was completed for ABC television in Australia in 1985 and was supported by the Rio Tinto group (via CRA Services Ltd). The series traced

210-404: A solution to the greenhouse effect and climate change . Though reactor operation is free of carbon dioxide emissions, other stages of the nuclear fuel chain – from uranium mining , to reactor decommissioning and radioactive waste management – use fossil fuels and hence emit carbon dioxide. The Nuclear Energy Institute has formed various sub-groups to promote nuclear power. These include

252-485: A substantial role for nuclear power Conservation biologists in 2014: to replace the burning of fossil fuels, if we are to have any chance of mitigating severe climate change […we] need to accept a substantial role for advanced nuclear power systems with complete fuel recycling The following is a list of people that signed the open letter: The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor , located in France,

294-479: A variety of strategies to persuade the public to accept nuclear power", including the publication of numerous "fact sheets" that discuss issues of public concern. Nuclear proponents have worked to boost public support by offering newer, safer, reactor designs. These designs include those that incorporate passive safety and Small Modular Reactors . Since 2000 the nuclear industry has undertaken an international media and lobbying campaign to promote nuclear power as

336-493: Is FORATOM . As of 2014, the U.S. nuclear industry has begun a new lobbying effort, hiring three former senators — Evan Bayh , a Democrat; Judd Gregg , a Republican; and Spencer Abraham , a Republican — as well as William M. Daley , a former staffer to President Obama. The initiative is called Nuclear Matters, and it has begun a newspaper advertising campaign. In March 2017, a bipartisan group of eight senators, including five Republicans and three Democrats introduced S. 512,

378-524: Is also important to the effort to eliminate emissions. Early environmentalists who publicly voiced support for nuclear power include James Lovelock , originator of the Gaia hypothesis , Patrick Moore , an early member of Greenpeace and former president of Greenpeace Canada, George Monbiot and Stewart Brand , creator of the Whole Earth Catalog . Lovelock goes further to refute claims about

420-448: Is estimated to have produced increased mortality rates equivalent to 2,313 deaths. This effective suffering is known as the ‘nocebo’ effect , and describes a situation where a negative outcome occurs due to a belief that an intervention will cause harm. Others who have spoken publicly on the benefits of nuclear power include: Climate and energy scientists in 2013: there is no credible path to climate stabilization that does not include

462-606: Is published on the World Nuclear Association website. World Nuclear Association has established a Charter of Ethics to serve as a common credo for its member organizations. This affirmation of values and principles is intended to summarize the responsibilities of the nuclear industry and the surrounding legal and institutional framework that has been constructed through international cooperation to fulfill U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower 's vision of ' Atoms for Peace '. World Nuclear Association members appoint

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504-703: Is the world's largest and most advanced experimental tokamak nuclear fusion reactor project. A collaboration between the European Union (EU), India, Japan, China, Russia, South Korea and the United States, the project aims to make a transition from experimental studies of plasma physics to electricity-producing fusion power plants. However, the World Nuclear Association says that nuclear fusion "presents so far insurmountable scientific and engineering challenges". Construction of

546-545: The Association's London -based secretariat determines the fee according to standardized criteria and informs the candidate organisation accordingly. The fee structure provides, in many cases, significant discounts for organisations located in countries outside the OECD. A low-fee non-commercial membership is available for organisations with a solely academic, research, policy or regulatory function. A list of current members

588-590: The ITER facility began in 2007, but the project has run into many delays and budget overruns . The facility is now not expected to begin operations until the year 2027 – 11 years after initially anticipated. Another nuclear power program is the Energy Impact Center 's OPEN100 project. OPEN100 was launched in 2020 and has published open-source blueprints for a nuclear power plant with a 100-megawatt pressurized water reactor . The project aims to minimize

630-614: The London-based World Nuclear Association, where he was previously Director of Public Information and Senior Research Analyst for over 16 years. Hore-Lacy had a Bachelor of Science with honours from the University of New England and a Master of Science from University of Melbourne , both in biological sciences. His career in resources and energy began in 1974 when he was employed by CRA (now Rio Tinto Group ) as an environmental scientist. He took

672-782: The Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA). The legislation would help to modernize the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), support the advancement of the nation's nuclear industry and develop the regulatory framework to enable the licensing of advanced nuclear reactors, while improving the efficiency of uranium regulation. Letters of support for this legislation were provided by thirty-six organizations , including for profit enterprises, non-profit organizations and educational institutions. The most prominent entities from that group and other well-known organizations actively supporting

714-892: The Washington-based Clean and Safe Energy Coalition, which was formed in 2006 and led by Patrick Moore. Christine Todd Whitman , former head of the USEPA has also been involved. Clean Energy America is another group also sponsored by the NEI. In Britain, James Lovelock well known for his Gaia Hypothesis began to support nuclear power in 2004. He is patron of the Supporters of Nuclear Energy. SONE also recognise that there are serious technical challenges associated with an electric grid reliant on intermittent and low density sources of energy. The main nuclear lobby group in Britain

756-486: The advancements made in nuclear medicine. A pragmatic need for secure energy supply is a leading reason for many to support nuclear energy. Many people, including former opponents of nuclear energy, now say that nuclear energy is necessary for reducing carbon dioxide emissions . They recognize that the threat to humanity from climate change is far worse than any risk associated with nuclear energy. Many nuclear energy supporters, but not all, acknowledge that renewable energy

798-433: The air clear safe, unlike oil, coal or gas plants, which bring disease and environmental damage to their workers and neighbors. Nuclear engineers have traditionally worked, directly or indirectly, in the nuclear power industry, in academia or for national laboratories. More recently, young nuclear engineers have started to innovate and launch new companies, becoming entrepreneurs in order to bring their enthusiasm for using

840-537: The basis of the Uranium Institute , itself founded in 1975. World Nuclear Association continues to expand its membership, particularly in non- OECD countries where nuclear power is produced or where this option is under active consideration. Members are located in 44 countries representing 80% of the world's population. The annual subscription fee for an institutional member is based on its size and scale of activity. Upon receiving an inquiry or application,

882-456: The broader energy landscape, including Robert B. Laughlin , Michael McElroy , and Vaclav Smil . In particular, Laughlin writes in "Powering the Future" (2011) that expanded use of nuclear power will be nearly inevitable, either because of a political choice to leave fossil fuels in the ground, or because fossil fuels become depleted. Globally, there are dozens of companies with an interest in

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924-424: The continued or expanded use of nuclear power as a solution for providing clean, reliable energy include: The United States generates about 19% of its electricity from nuclear power plants. Nearly 60% of all clean energy generated in the U.S. comes from nuclear power. Studies have shown that closing a nuclear power plant results in greatly increased carbon emissions as only burning coal or natural gas can make up for

966-414: The costs and duration of construction to increase nuclear power supply and potentially reverse the effects of climate change. Ian Hore-Lacy Ian Leslie Hore-Lacy (1940 – 2 December 2021) was an Australian nuclear industry communicator, author and advocate for nuclear power in Australia . He semi-retired as Senior Advisor with the World Nuclear Association , London. He was a Senior Advisor at

1008-462: The danger of nuclear energy and its waste products. In a January 2008 interview, Moore said that "It wasn't until after I'd left Greenpeace and the climate change issue started coming to the forefront that I started rethinking energy policy in general and realized that I had been incorrect in my analysis of nuclear as being some kind of evil plot." There are increasing numbers of scientists and laymen who are environmentalists with views that depart from

1050-641: The discovery and use of metals, minerals, and energy resources through time, and premiered in the US in 1986 and was shown in over twenty countries. In 1995 Hore-Lacy assumed the role of General Manager of the Uranium Information Centre in Melbourne , a position he held until 2001 publishing information on nuclear power to support the UIC members, all uranium miners and explorers. He also served as

1092-713: The fact that nuclear power produces very little conventional air pollution, greenhouse gases , and smog , in contrast to fossil fuel sources of energy. Proponents also argue that perceived risks of storing waste are exaggerated, and point to an operational safety record in the Western world which is excellent in comparison to the other major kinds of power plants. Historically, there have been numerous proponents of nuclear energy, including Georges Charpak , Glenn T. Seaborg , Edward Teller , Alvin M. Weinberg , Eugene Wigner , Ted Taylor , and Jeff Eerkens. There are also scientists who write favorably about nuclear energy in terms of

1134-513: The full membership. An essential role of World Nuclear Association is to facilitate commercially valuable interaction among its members. Ongoing World Nuclear Association Working Groups, consisting of members and supported by the secretariat, share information and develop analysis on a range of technical, trade and environmental matters. These subjects include: When meeting to discuss industry issues, World Nuclear Association members are cautioned to avoid any topic that could potentially create even

1176-424: The global nuclear industry. The site presents reference documents, and a wide range of educational and explanatory papers which are constantly updated. Australian nuclear power advocate Ian Hore-Lacy served as the organization's Director of Public Information for 12 years, after working for six years at the now defunct Melbourne-based Uranium Information Centre . In the late 2000's, the information-disseminating role

1218-522: The impression of an attempt to set prices or engage in other anti-competitive behaviour. Accordingly, topics not discussed in meetings include terms of specific contracts; current or projected prices for products or services; allocation of markets; refusals to deal with particular suppliers or customers; or any similar matters that might impair competition within any segment of the nuclear industry. World Nuclear Association's annual Symposium in London provides

1260-499: The interests of the international nuclear industry at key international forums such as: In contrast to earlier less structured forms of industry representation the Association provides a unified voice from a single body; encompassing all manner of industry expertise and perspectives. It is clear and unreserved in its purpose of promoting the maximum feasible use of safe nuclear power. The World Nuclear Association public website provides an available, non-technical source of information on

1302-621: The mainstream environmental stance that rejects a role for nuclear power in the climate fight (once labelled "Nuclear Greens ," some now consider themselves Ecomodernists ). Other academics and professionals, alarmed by the exaggerated impact media coverage of nuclear accidents have formed a group called Scientists for Accurate Radiation Information (SARI). This was formed after a tsunami in Japan in 2011 caused an accidental release at Fukushima Daiichi, local people were unnecessarily relocated and psychologically stressed by false fears. This evacuation

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1344-536: The massive amount of energy lost from a nuclear power plant. Even though there have long been protests against nuclear power, the effect of long-term scrutiny has elevated safety within the industry, making nuclear power the safest form of energy in operation today, despite the fact that many continue to fear it. Nuclear power plants create thousands of jobs, many in health and safety jobs, and seldom experience protests from area residents, as they bring large amounts of economic activity, attract educated employees and leave

1386-532: The nuclear industry, including Areva , BHP , Cameco , China National Nuclear Corporation , EDF , Iberdrola , Nuclear Power Corporation of India , Ontario Power Generation , Rosatom , Tokyo Electric Power Company , and Vattenfall . Many of these companies lobby politicians and others about nuclear power expansion, undertake public relation activities, petition government authorities, as well as influence public policy through referendum campaigns and involvement in elections. The nuclear industry has "tried

1428-461: The organisation's secretary. The Centre's website was established in the year of his appointment. From 2001 his role progressively transferred to the World Nuclear Association, an international trade association, based in London. He was successively Director for Public Communications and Senior Research Analyst before largely retiring in 2017 as Senior Advisor. During the Howard government , Hore-Lacy

1470-615: The peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology. It runs a series of programmes designed to complement existing institutions of nuclear learning in their curriculum. The premier event on the WNU calendar is the Summer Institute, which runs each year in July and brings together speakers from industry and government to present on all aspects of nuclear power. It also runs five one-week courses per year with partner universities around

1512-417: The power of the atom to address the climate crisis. As of June 2015, Third Way released a report identifying 48 nuclear start-ups or projects organized to work on nuclear innovations in what is being called "advanced nuclear" designs. Current research in the industry is directed at producing economical, proliferation -resistant reactor designs with passive safety features. Although government labs research

1554-580: The same areas as industry, they also study a myriad of other issues such as nuclear fuels and nuclear fuel cycles , advanced reactor designs , and nuclear weapon design and maintenance. A principal pipeline for trained personnel for US reactor facilities is the Navy Nuclear Power Program. The job outlook for nuclear engineering from the year 2012 to the year 2022 is predicted to grow 9% due to many elder nuclear engineers retiring, safety systems needing to be updated in power plants, and

1596-416: The world intended to enhance knowledge of today's nuclear industry among students. Pro-nuclear movement Nuclear energy is often considered to be a controversial area of public policy . The debate about nuclear power peaked during the 1970s and 1980s, when it "reached an intensity unprecedented in the history of technology controversies", in some countries. Proponents of nuclear energy point to

1638-401: The world's nuclear power as well as the vast majority of world uranium, conversion and enrichment production. The Association says it aims to fulfill a dual role for its members: facilitating their interaction on technical, commercial and policy matters, and promoting wider public understanding of nuclear technology. It has a secretariat of around 30 staff. The Association was founded in 2001 on

1680-595: The world. World Nuclear Association is engaged in a number of other initiatives to promote the peaceful development of nuclear power. These include World Nuclear University (WNU), which is a global partnership between World Nuclear Association, the International Atomic Energy Agency , The OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the World Association of Nuclear Operators committed to enhancing international education and leadership in

1722-585: Was appointed to the Uranium Industry Framework , whose recommendations informed subsequent government policy announced in 2007. The announcements included plans to repeal prohibitions which prevented further nuclear industrial development in Australia under the EPBC Act . Hore-Lacy wrote, edited and co-authored several books; most recently Responsible Dominion – a Christian Approach to Sustainable Development (2006) and Nuclear Energy in

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1764-508: Was assumed by World Nuclear Association and World Nuclear News ( WNN ). The Association supports WNN, the authoritative online news service intended to bring accurate and accessible information on developments in nuclear power to the Association's industry readers and the general public. Its output is free of charge and may be widely reproduced in accordance with WNN's copyright policy. The Association's reactor database contains information on past, present and future nuclear power reactors across

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