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Nuclear energy does not pollute much.

• xenonite 6y ago
  1.) nuclear isn't the only source of energy 2.) nuclear power emits greenhouse gases indirectly: (a) construction/decommission of the power plant, (b) mining and extraction of Uranium, (c) contamination of nuclear waste.
  • Mayzie 6y ago
    per megawatt, it's much less than any other source (even if you include construction and extraction costs, it'd be disingenuous not to)
    • andromeduck 6y ago
      Yup, I think the only renewable that competes is geothermal.
  • sjwright 6y ago
    The construction and decommissioning of nuclear has an exceedingly negligible carbon footprint relative to its lifetime energy generation. The same criticisms apply to wind and solar as well, they’re also energy intensive to manufacture, transport and install. Besides, in a world with a surplus of nuclear energy, much of the plant construction and mining could be performed using nuclear generated electricity rather than burning diesel.