Embodied Carbon.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that a considerable proportion of our energy production should come from nuclear; and that the nuclear energy capability needs to be increased significantly (up to sixfold) if we are to curb global warming sufficiently to avoid the worst scenarios.. 7.Given the scale and urgency of the decarbonisation challenge, we need to look carefully at the evidence about the impact and likelihood of the undesirable elements of nuclear power, and the evidence around the effects of continuing to rely on fossil fuels (more specifically the future of coal).
We should not simply pit nuclear against renewables; nuclear and renewable energy technologies will have to work alongside each other.If we do not consider the benefits of nuclear power, then any demand that cannot be provided by renewables will have to be met by the continued use of fossil fuels..Replacing coal: a safe, reliable, sustainable path to clean energy.
As decarbonising is the principal challenge we face, we need sources of clean energy.Nuclear is a clean source of energy.
Nuclear energy doesn’t create air pollution or release greenhouse gases.
The steam created in the energy production process is recycled into the atmosphere and the relatively small amount of fuel that is needed to provide the required energy can be stored safely.When asked about the biggest challenge of his apprenticeship so far, Charlie says, ‘Upon joining Bryden Wood, I came straight from school.
It was my first full time job and I didn’t know what to expect.’.That the experience has been a positive one for him is clear.
‘To other people leaving school, I would 100% recommend an apprenticeship.’ he says.‘Since leaving school I have learnt so much and I am only going to continue to learn.