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Nope. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life-cycle_greenhouse_gas_emissions_of_energy_sources#Global_warming_potential_of_selected_electricity_sources https://en.w

• erentz 5y ago
  The thrust was correct according to your source, or am I misreading it? Nuclear median 12, Solar 48 (4x nuclear), gas 490 (10x solar), coal 810 (20x solar).
  • natmaka 5y ago
    Yes, it was, however this dates back 2014 and solar recycling is progressing, and becomes more and more legally mandatory in industrialized nations. Solar panels: operators now reach ~80% recycling (glass, metal, silicon, plastic). Wind turbines recycling is also quickly progressing.
    • acidburnNSA 5y ago
      Nuclear waste recycling is also progressing.
      • natmaka 5y ago
        Many old industrial setups are now closed, and there are not many new projects. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_reprocessing#List_of_sites https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_reprocessing#List_of_s...