Thread by @elleprovocateur

Oct 2022, WEF: "#Nuclear power has an image problem, but the nuclear option looks set for a reboot as interest in this [] energy source is rekindled."

Sept 2022, IAEA: "Nuclear energy has an important part... public acceptability for the technology is improving..."

#GretaEffect

"...Grossi [IAEA] spoke about increasing global acceptance of #nuclear energy, the IAEA's ongoing efforts in Ukraine & his upcoming participation at the UN climate conference in Egypt this Nov..."

#TerraPower #NetZero #SocialLicence #Gates

iaea.org/newscenter/new…

"He [Grossi] also met with philanthropist, Chairperson and Founder of #TerraPower Bill #Gates to discuss the IAEA’s work and #nuclear power’s essential role in ensuring energy security and combating climate change."

#SocialLicense required.
#TheyMeanBusiness

Aug 22, 2022, Forbes: "The International Atomic Energy Agency adds that the use of #nuclear #energy would need to double by 2050 to meet global climate goals. Just who will lead this nuclear resurgence?"

#NetZero #TerraPower #BreakthroughEnergy #Gates

forbes.com/sites/kensilve…

Oct 10 2022, #Australia: "Mr O’Brien acknowledged the public relations problem facing nuclear technology, that stems from catastrophes... To combat the public perception of #nuclear power, the new shadow minister said he will start holding nuclear energy forums across Australia."

Aug 24, 2022: "#India’s largest power producer is looking to develop another massive #nuclear project just weeks after announcing its entry into the sector, a sign that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expansion into atomic energy is gaining momentum."

livemint.com/news/india/nar…

"The UN Economic Comm. [] calls #nuclear power an "indispensable tool" for achieving the #SDGs. Opinion polls [] are showing that the public supports strong political action on climate change & that a clear shift in favour of nuclear power is under way."