Nuclear and green hydrogen investment can support swift energy transition

Much needed rethink

Never have issues with modern-day Europe’s energy strategy been more apparent.

The war in Ukraine has prompted a much-needed rethink of the continent's energy imports, including its dependence on oil and gas.  Naturally, concerns have been raised about how an abrupt switch in energy supplies will impact EU inflation. However, the shock of the current energy crisis is a chance for the EU to accelerate its clean energy transition, and Europe must embrace this opportunity, rather than let fears drag it further into recession. Europe is currently facing twin perils of a shrinking economy and inflation, although the former is a far more long-term and fundamental prob...