The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2007

New report highlights global nuclear decline

Lack of trained workforce, massive loss of competence, severe manufacturing bottlenecks, lack of confidence of international finance institutions, strong competitors from highly dynamic natural gas and renewable energy systems exacerbate the aging problems of the industry.

Extended Summary - The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2007

Extended summary of the new report highlighting global nuclear decline

Lack of trained workforce, massive loss of competence, severe manufacturing bottlenecks, lack of confidence of international finance institutions, strong competitors from highly dynamic natural gas and renewable energy systems exacerbate the aging problems of the industry

Conclusions - World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2007

Conclusions of the new report highlighting global nuclear decline

Lack of trained workforce, massive loss of competence, severe manufacturing bottlenecks, lack of confidence of international finance institutions, strong competitors from highly dynamic natural gas and renewable energy systems exacerbate the aging problems of the industry

Climate change and cars

Study on car efficiency - Putting the brakes on climate change

A study, commissioned by the Greens/EFA group in the EP, on car efficiency and CO2 emissions. The study looks at the different proposals for EU limits for emissions reductions from cars, assessing the impact of different limits on overall CO2 emissions reductions, and demonstrating how ambitious limit values are possible now.

Climate change and cars (summary)

Putting the brakes on climate change

This political summary of the study commissioned by the Greens/EFA group on car efficiency outlines the key priorities for the Greens in tackling the CO2 emissions from new passenger cars.

Residual risk

Full report on the account of events in nuclear power plants since the Chernobyl accident in 1986

The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament commissoned a new study on accidents in nuclear power plants since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. From minor incidents to major problems, it shows that nuclear power is a very dangerous source of energy. (pdf - 7.8 MB)

Residual risk

Summary and conclusions of the study

The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament commissoned a new study on accidents in nuclear power plants since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. From minor incidents to major problems, it shows that nuclear power is a very dangerous source of energy.

Food or fuels?

Greens highlight threats to food security and the environment from a 'plant fuel' expansion

Converting scarce food resources into fuel creates food security problems, while the production of plant fuel is an energy-intensive process that raises environmental concerns.

Nuclear Proliferation

The Permanent Nth Country Experiment: Nuclear Weapons Proliferation in a Rapidly Changing World

For many years, nuclear weapons proliferation has remained confined to small expert circles. During the last months, there has been hardly a day without the issue on the front page of the newspapers. The study by consultant Mycle Schneider and commissioned by the Greens/EFA attempts to lift some of the smokescreen, correct some of the misconceptions and highlight counter-proliferation approaches. (pdf)

Nuclear and climate change

40 reasons why nuclear is not a solution to climate change

Mankind will not be able to avoid climate change by taking the nuclear route. This technology simply cannot be developed on the scale that is required and in the limited time that is left to save our climate.

Yardsticks for a true EU leadership on climate change

Position paper of the Greens/EFA on energy & climate change

During the year 2007, EU energy, transport and climate change policy will be at the center of political attention of the EU. This paper defines the priorities of the Greens/Efa for the development of a sustainable energy system (pdf)

Climate and energy security

Greens/EFA pact for climate and energy security

In the 'pact for climate and energy security', the Greens have set out a concrete and binding framework for the EU to meet the challenges of climate change and at the same time address the problem of energy security in Europe (pdf)

The "Vision Scenario" for climate and energy in Europe

This climate and energy scenario analysis by the Öko-Institute, commissioned by the Greens in the European Parliament, demonstrates that it is possible to achieve ambitious climate targets - emissions reductions of 30% by 2020 and 40% by 2030 - without any nuclear expansion. (pdf)

Measures for a climate-friendly transport policy in Europe

Summary of the Greens/EFA soft mobility paper

We outline practical measures in the framework of a strategy to reduce oil consumption and hence to cut transport-induced climatic pollution. The first step consists of traffic reduction; the second is a gradual shift of the energy basis for transport from fossil fuels to renewables. (pdf)

Soft mobility

Measures for a climate-friendly transport policy in Europe

The Greens/EFA soft mobility paper, commissioned by Michael Cramer MEP, outlines practical measures aimed at reducing oil consumption, as a result cutting transport-induced climatic pollution. (pdf)

The Other Report on Chernobyl (TORCH)

By Ian Fairlie PhD (UK) and David Sumner DPhil (UK)

An independent scientific evaluation of health and environmental effects 20 years after the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, with a critical analysis of a recent report of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Health Organisation. (pdf)

The nuclear endgame

The 20th Century was nuclear; the 21st Century will be energy intelligent!

The Greens publish a short paper explaining why nuclear is not the solution. Nuclear power is dangerous, linked to weapons, a terrorist target, dirty, expensive, inefficient, outdated, in decline and unwanted. (pdf)

Vienna Declaration

A Sustainable Energy Policy for Europe

The Greens/EFA have launched a strategy paper outlining its vision for a sustainable energy policy for Europe. Coming in advance of the EU Commission's Green Paper on energy policy, the Greens' Vienna Declaration provides a more comprehensive framework for developing a European energy policy. (pdf)