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1、NUCLEAR ENERGY:A critical pillar of a carbon-free future EXECUTIVE SUMMARYAs the world continues to decarbonize the energy sector and strives to attain net-zero greenhouse gases to combat the threat of a warming planet,producing dependable,cleaner power is a global priority.As the most dependable so

2、urce of carbon-free power generation providing around-the-clock energy supply without interruption,nuclear energy is an important part of the power generation landscape,and it is a critical pillar in the transformation to a carbon-free future.Countries of all sizes are setting their sights on carbon

3、-free nuclear power generation as part of their energy mix to ensure a dependable source of cleaner power with the highest level of reliability,while supporting their own energy security.With the urgency of the climate challenge,decision makers should ensure nuclear energy is included in the discuss

4、ion.According to the International Energy Agency(IEA),nuclear already accounts for 10%of the worlds total global power generation and 25%of all carbon-free power generation today with the United States,France,China,Russia and South Korea generating the most nuclear power.Over the past 50 years nucle

5、ar power generation has avoided CO2 emissions by over 60 gigatons globallynearly two years worth of global energy-related emissions.GE has been at the forefront of innovation in nuclear power generation since the mid-1950s,providing leading technology and services to our customers since the industry

6、s early days.In 1957,GE connected its first nuclear reactor to the commercial electricity grid and continues to build on its nearly 65 years of experience having constructed more than 65 reactors in 10 countries.Today,GEs steam turbine technology operates in 50%of the worlds nuclear power plants,pro