EU Court Keeps Nuclear, Gas in Green Investment

A court made a decision about energy in the European Union. They said nuclear energy and gas can be seen as good for the environment. This might mean lots of money goes to these projects. Some people do not think these projects are really 'green'. These energies are not like solar or wind power.

Austria did not agree with this decision. They sued the European Commission, which is like the EU's government. Austria wanted gas and nuclear to be removed from the 'green' list. This list helps decide where to invest money for good environmental projects.

The court said the European Commission was right. They said Austria's case was not good enough. So, gas and nuclear can still be on the 'green' list. Nuclear power does not make carbon. But it needs uranium, which makes pollution when it is mined and processed.

Nuclear plants create waste that is dangerous. Gas makes less pollution than coal but still warms the planet. The European Commission said the court agreed with how they made the 'green' rules. Companies use these rules to plan their environmental investments. They will spend many billions of euros.

The EU wants to stop adding greenhouse gasses to the air by 2050. They made a plan to help invest in projects for climate change. The court's decision could mean more money for nuclear and gas, instead of renewable energy.