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To: robnhood who wrote (48)	1/14/1998 1:16:00 PM
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uilondon.org Statement by the international nuclear power industry to the Third Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in Kyoto ÿ Clearing the air: Nuclear power and climate change ÿ Countries participating in the Kyoto conference are striving to agree on limits for emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Whatever the details of the limits adopted, it is clear that the overall goal is to achieve meaningful reductions in future levels of carbon dioxide emissions. Nuclear generation provides about 17% of world electricity, avoiding the emission of up to 2.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. This represents nearly one-third of the CO2 emitted from electricity generation. It is thus essential that nuclear generating capacity is maintained if emissions from power generation are to be successfully limited over the next 10 to 15 years and beyond. In the longer term, without continued large-scale nuclear programmes many countries will find it impossible to meet future electricity demand while complying with the proposed limits on carbon dioxide emissions. Nuclear power is the only fully developed non-fossil electricity generating option with the potential for large-scale expansion. A continued steady growth of nuclear power could cut energy-related CO2 emissions substantially over the coming decades if it were used to avoid increases in fossil fuel burning. Nuclear power therefore deserves full consideration as one means of curbing CO2 emissions. Whether to pursue a nuclear power programme is a decision for each country to take in the light of its own energy circumstances. Where nuclear power is adopted, however, it should be recognised as a component of a national strategy to reduce CO2 emissions. The nuclear industry will continue to work with governments, other industries and environmental organisations to ensure that the maximum use is made of this clean source of electricity. The nuclear industry calls on the governments participating in the Kyoto conference to recognise the present role of nuclear power in limiting greenhouse gas emissions, and its potential for meeting future electricity demand without adding to such emissions. nucnet.aey.ch News 6 ÿ Growing Support for Nuclear in Finland An opinion poll by the Finnish Energy Industries Federation (Finergy) shows that there is a gradual increase in public support for greater use of nuclear power. The poll, which surveyed the attitudes to various energy sources of some 1735 people, found that 35% favoured expanded use of nuclear, while 30% were opposed. A year ago, there were 32% for and 33% against. Only 11% now believe that nuclear power should be phased out completely - the lowest figure since 1983, when annual polling on these issues began. Finnish support for nuclear has increased slowly but slowly ever since 1993, when parliament ruled out plans to build a fifth reactor. Industry has since revived calls for more nuclear capacity to be built, and there are growing indications that a fresh vote might now result in a parliamentary majority.