1/6 The #nuclear lobby in #Brussels #EU continues with its demands for more and more money. Les Entretiens Européen invites: "Nuclear power is a public good in Europe, and its role in terms of climate is no longer contested..."
2/6 Just, nuclear is no public good, it's big business. And contested. Some still believe it has some role to play. But it is nothing but a diversion from #ClimateAction.
"... Its revival is necessary for sustainable development, and to meet the growing demand for electricity..."
"... Its revival is necessary for sustainable development, and to meet the growing demand for electricity..."
3/6 It simply isn't - it's not necessary, it's not sustainable, and there are cheaper, faster delivering and less risky (accidents, waste, proliferation) but clean #RenewableEnergy sources already available.
"... Heavy investment is required to secure its future..."
"... Heavy investment is required to secure its future..."
4/6 There you have it: nuclear wants money. Your money. To survive.
"...But it is discriminated against in Europe, where countries are lobbying to exclude it from the taxonomy, preferring use of fossil fuels."
"...But it is discriminated against in Europe, where countries are lobbying to exclude it from the taxonomy, preferring use of fossil fuels."
5/6 Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Spain, Denmark, Lithuania, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal, Italy and others preferring use of fossil fuels? A bit over the top, isn't it?
"...public support and guarantees, in addition to price guarantees for electricity sold in the long term"
"...public support and guarantees, in addition to price guarantees for electricity sold in the long term"
6/6 More more money! 30 speakers from 12 countries want more money. @EU_Commission, you do notice this is just a short-sighted lobby-effort, I hope. Let the facts prevail and don't be diverted from real #ClimateAction. #DontNukeTheClimate
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