Mr. Grossi, many people say that the World Climate Conference held in Glasgow is to protect the earth.being threatened nuclear power The earth, or does it help save it?
Nuclear power is not a threat, it is part of the solution to save the climate. Nearly one-third of the world’s clean electricity comes from carbon-neutral nuclear reactors. Half of the countries in Europe use nuclear energy, and some countries even want to use it more. The same is true for the emerging countries of the South. Nuclear power is a problem is an enduring narrative. But I see clear signs that given the urgency of the climate debate, including in Germany, this is being questioned. Yes, because without nuclear power, it is almost impossible to achieve decarbonization.
If there is no nuclear energy, what will happen to global warming?
Much worse than it is already. Remember, China is by far the largest CO-2 emitter. What would it look like without their nuclear power? 20% of the electricity in the United States comes from this source, and more than half of the green electricity comes from this source. The situation is similar in France or parts of Eastern Europe.
How about nuclear power here Climate Conference Including COP26?
This is very instructive. We are seeing increasing interest in nuclear power.Many developing countries come to us International Atomic Energy AgencyAnd ask for comments. Because they want a stable supply option at a stable price, which is what nuclear power can provide. It will not save the world by itself, but it is an integral part of the solution.
So nuclear energy did not die out as the Germans thought?
On the contrary, it is alive, it is healthy, and it is growing. Even if Germany decides that she is dead. The climate debate has been around for a long time, but perhaps until now, many people realize that time is running out. We must save the climate as soon as possible because we cannot afford the beauty pageant between clean energy. When a source is available, we cannot simply discard it because of political preferences.
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In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus here in Glasgow is adaptation to the effects of climate, called adaptation. Nuclear energy can’t do anything about this, can it?
Yes, many, although often not seen. Let me give you a few examples: Using isotope technology, the acidification of the ocean can be measured so that people can make targeted adjustments. Through irradiation, you can develop heat-resistant crops, and through other methods, you can achieve plants that require less water. Our own nuclear research laboratory and many partners help the world cope with global warming. This is especially helpful for poorer countries to survive economically. Few people know that the famous PCR test that really saved lives in the current corona pandemic was originally based on nuclear technology.
All this sounds good, but nuclear energy is very dangerous, as we saw in Fukushima.
This is a serious accident that shouldn’t happen. But this is not because of nuclear technology itself, but because of failing to comply with safety standards. Fission is not a problem; when people do not do what they are supposed to do, problems arise. The same is true for Chernobyl. You cannot judge an industry by chance! The nuclear industry can be said to be the safest and most strictly regulated industry in the world. I can judge because we deal directly with regulatory agencies and we have established safety standards.
However, many people died in nuclear accidents, for example in Fukushima.
