Yes, but still nuclear is about 40% of total energy consumption in France. When adding about 10% for renewables (France has some more hydro than Germany), Franc

Yes, but still nuclear is about 40% of total energy consumption in France. When adding about 10% for renewables (France has some more hydro than Germany), France has about 50% of their energy covered by non-carbon-based sources, and it has been this way since approx. 1990 (only 40% then). This means that France's performance in terms of greenhouse gas emissions is significantly better than Germany, Spain and Italy. Also, and maybe even more importantly, France has enjoyed significantly cleaner air, and thousands fewer deaths from air pollution every year, compared to what they would have with polution at the same levels as their neighbours. Over the last 30 years, Nuclear power may have saved 100000-300000 French lives.