Record growth of renewable energy in 2023 isn't fast enough, says IEA
New ScientistJUL 2023
Nuclear Power Generation to Break Records in 2025
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The Spin
Narrative A
The world needs to drastically cut emissions, as well as meet its growing electricity demands and climate goals, through alternative energy sources including nuclear power. As the future of mankind depends on an unhindered supply of carbon-neutral electricity, the fossil-based energy production and consumption systems must shift to renewable energy sources to create a carbon-free future.
Narrative B
Nuclear energy may seem like a clean and viable solution to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and address global warming. However, as nuclear power is expensive, carcinogenic, and produces radioactive waste, it's essential to remove it from the matrix and select other, climate-friendly options, such as solar and wind energy, to meet global power demands.
Metaculus Prediction
There's an 83% chance that renewable energy will contribute to between 25% and 48% of global electricity production in 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
