Nuclear energy contributes to nine of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Nuclear energy is helping Canada meet its climate commitments by releasing zero GHG emissions during operation.

When considering the entire lifecycle, nuclear is on par with wind in terms of CO2 emissions.

Nuclear enabled the province of Ontario to eliminate coal in 2015, resulting in less air pollution and related health problems.

Nuclear energy contributes to nine of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Cobalt-60 is a medical isotope used to sterilize medical equipment such as gowns, gloves, masks, syringes and implants.

Nuclear technology is used to diagnose and treat various diseases, including cancer.

PET scans use nuclear technology to detect and visualize cancers and other defects with life-saving precision.

Cobalt-60, produced in CANDU reactors, is used for radiation therapy treatments around the world.

Cobalt-60 is a medical isotope used to sterilize medical equipment such as gowns, gloves, masks, syringes and implants.

Researchers use nuclear technology to detect and analyze red tide, a harmful toxin affecting marine life.

Food irradiation is a nuclear technique that eliminates dangerous pathogens and delays spoilage.

Nuclear technology is used to increase crop yields and pest-resistance, saving hundreds of millions of lives.

Nuclear technology is used to desalinate seawater, providing fresh drinking water to developing countries.

Researchers use nuclear technology to detect and analyze red tide, a harmful toxin affecting marine life.

Fusion reactors and other advanced innovative technologies hold the promise of revolutionizing the energy industry.

Small modular reactors (SMRs) offer the opportunity to replace diesel generation in Canada’s north and off-grid communities.

SMRs can be used to decarbonize industrial processes such as oil sands extraction.

Nuclear technology can reduce energy demand by enhancing key urban processes like heating and energy storage.

Fusion reactors and other advanced innovative technologies hold the promise of revolutionizing the energy industry.