Italy Takes Key Step in Bid to Restart Nuclear Power Programme
15 hours ago
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- Italy's council of ministers approved a bill to reintroduce nuclear energy, aiming to end a ban imposed after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
- The bill, pending parliamentary approval, will allow the government to regulate nuclear power within European decarbonisation and energy security frameworks.
- Key aspects include developing a national sustainable nuclear program, establishing a Nuclear Safety Authority, and enhancing research and public awareness.
- The initiative focuses on advanced technologies, including modular and sustainable fission and fusion sources, to achieve energy independence and decarbonisation.
- Italy previously had four nuclear plants contributing up to 5% of electricity before shutting them down post-Chernobyl and Fukushima referendums.