Yes, they are the result of full lifecycle anaysis from mining raw construction materials to final decommissioning. Yes, for intermittent sources to lead to a

Yes, they are the result of full lifecycle anaysis from mining raw construction materials to final decommissioning. Yes, for intermittent sources to lead to a low carbon system, vast energy storage or other low-carbon dispatchable load following is required. Nuclear is the one low-carbon dispatchable source with very low life cycle land & material requirements and high energy return on investment. For this reason, I like all low-carbon sources, but I love nuclear. Disclaimer: I'm professionally dedicated to solving the cost and public acceptance issues with nuclear.