Increasing oil and gas prices caused a renewed interest in nuclear energy, some even call this a 'green alternative' for fossil fuels. But this is not even close to the truth: nuclear power stations are still dangerous and there still is not a sufficient solution for the processing of nuclear waste. Besides, the winning of uranium, the building material needed for the supply of nuclear energy, causes serious damage to humans and the environment. Radioactive mine disposal pollutes the wide areas of uranium mines.
Profunde researches the uranium production chain and the supply and sales chains of nuclear power stations. Besides Profundo tries to provide insight in the real costs of nuclear energy, and researches which financial institutions are involved in the financing of new mines and nuclear power stations.
Study on the involvement of more than 80 international financial institutions in the financing of 14 uranium mining companies, together accounting for more than 90% of the world's uranium production. Client: WISE
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Study on the financing by Chinese banks of companies which are seriously polluting the environment or which are involved in violations of human rights. Client: BankTrack, Friends of the Earth United States
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