Which role for nuclear power in the battle against global warming? Jean-Baptiste, Ph [Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS UMR 1572), 91 - Gif-sur-Yvette (France)]; Ducroux, R 29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; ECONOMY; ELECTRIC POWER INDUSTRY; ENERGY CONSUMPTION; ENERGY POLICY; ENERGY SUPPLIES; GREENHOUSE EFFECT; NUCLEAR INDUSTRY; NUCLEAR POWER The climatic impact of massive releases of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels has become a major international issue. Atmospheric CO{sub 2} concentration continually increases. At the present rate, it is predicted that by 2040 it will have doubled with respect to its pre-industrial level. In a growing world economy, now dependent on fossil fuels for 90% of its energy, only a drastic change in energy policy involving extensive use of CO{sub 2}-free energies can make it possible to stabilize atmospheric CO{sub 2} levels. With 35 % of its primary energy from nuclear reactors, France sets a good example for the greenhouse gas reduction. Using this energy has resulted in a 20% reduction in releases since 1973. During the same period, world emissions have increased by 45%. In view of the French experience in 25 years of managing a large number of nuclear reactors in respecting safety requirements and environmental impact, it appears that nuclear energy has an important role to play in the battle against greenhouse gases. (authors) Available from INIS in electronic form France 2000-07-01 English Conference Conference: Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, Cairns (Australia), 13-16 Aug 2000 Medium: ED; Size: 6 pages https://doi.org/ [] INIS-FR-3698 TRN: FR0501665095220 FRN 2018-07-02 20655537 https://www.osti.gov/etdeweb/servlets/purl/20655537