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Like nuclear power, renewable energy provides electricity without significant carbon dioxide emissions. However,  solar and wind require back-up generating capacity due to their intermittent nature.

The operating lifetime of a nuclear plant spans several decades. During this time, the plant may undergo design changes as a result of experience feedback, new knowledge or requirements, and safety reviews.

Used nuclear fuel is responsibly managed to protect people and the environment, using well-established and proven industrial methods and technologies.

Belgium has five nuclear reactors generating about half of its electricity. Belgium's first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in 1974. There has been little government support for nuclear energy since the early 2000s.

Brazil has one nuclear power plant at Angra, 200km west of Rio de Janeiro.

Indonesia's population of about 260 million is served by power generation capacity of only about 70 GWe. A 10 MWe experimental nuclear power reactor is planned to be built at Serpong, near Jakarta. Conceptual design has been completed by Russia.

A joint statement in support of the crucial role that nuclear energy needs to play in reshaping our energy paradigm and policies going forward.

The World Nuclear Association has established a Charter of Ethics to serve as a common credo amongst its Member organizations. This affirmation of values and principles summarizes the responsibilities of the nuclear industry.

Submission from the World Nuclear Association to the South Australian Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission consultation on management, storage, disposal of nuclear and radioactive waste (July 2015)

No harmful health effects were found in 195,345 residents living in the vicinity of the plant who were screened by the end of May 2011. All the 1,080 children tested for thyroid gland exposure showed results within safe limits.