As we envision what the future must include, nuclear energy stands on the front lines for environmental stewardship, energy security, and economic growth. The United Nations Climate Change Conference kicks off today in Dubai and Lisa Marshall, NC State nuclear engineering assistant extension professor and ANS VP/President-Elect, is participating along with other nuclear professionals from various governments, and organizations.

from ANS Article, November 17, 2023

The United States will spearhead a pledge at the upcoming COP28 summit in Dubai to triple the world’s nuclear power capacity by 2050, according to a November 15 Bloomberg exclusive.

Joining the U.S. in the pledge, Bloomberg said, will likely be the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Finland, and South Korea. A later piece on HuffPost added Ghana, Japan, Morocco, Poland, Romania, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan to the list of pledge proponents.

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