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September 26, 2016

UN trims nuclear power growth forecasts
Vienna (AFP) Sept 23, 2016
The UN atomic agency predicted Friday continued growth in nuclear power in the coming 15 years but trimmed its projections because of low fossil fuel prices and competition from renewables. "Nuclear energy, in the long run, will continue to play an important role in the world's energy mix," the International Atomic Energy Agency said in a new report. The low end of its forecast sees worldwide nuclear power generating capacity expanding 1.9 percent by 2030 to 390.2 gigawatts (GW) - a gigawatt is ... read more

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