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> [nuclear has] produced vast amount of predictable carbon-free energy We really can't describe a commercial nuclear power plant as "carbon-free". Sure, respo
by logifail 4y ago
> [nuclear has] produced vast amount of predictable carbon-free energy
We really can't describe a commercial nuclear power plant as "carbon-free".
Sure, responsible for much less carbon than coal or gas per kW/h, but taking into account the lifecycle, almost certainly way more carbon than renewables.([0] and other sources):
"Mark Z. Jacobson, director of the Atmosphere / Energy Program at California's Stanford University, calculated a climate cost of 68 to 180 grams of CO2/kWh, depending on the electricity mix used in uranium production and other variables"
[0] https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-is-nuclear-energy-good-for-the-climate/a-59853315 https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-is-nuclear-energy-good-for-...