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This position paper explains why gas-fired power and nuclear energy are not aligned with the objectives of the EU Sustainable Taxonomy, and presents alternative options for their inclusion in the framework.
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Alternative solutions to include gas-fired power and nuclear energy in the EU sustainable taxonomy
2021-11-19T14:51:00+00:00
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