Nuclear energy and energy to october 2010

This article shows a general overview about the nuclear energy in the world and in Spain in 2009 and up to October 2010. This information complements this given in the last April number of this magazine, regarding nuclear power reactors in the world in 2009. It is also presented a summary on the primary and electrical energy consumption and the nuclear part in the global and in the spanish energy mix. Data on behavior of nuclear power plants, emissions savings, life extension, operation licenses, the planned and proposed new nuclear plants, etc., are also included. (Author)