Classical numbers for gCO2/kWh do take into account uranium extraction, and yet despite relying heavily on coal as you point out, nuclear (6-12 gCO2/kWh [1]) st

Classical numbers for gCO2/kWh do take into account uranium extraction, and yet despite relying heavily on coal as you point out, nuclear (6-12 gCO2/kWh [1]) still remains one of the most competitive power sources [0]. I agree with the rest though. [0] https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ipcc_wg3_ar5_chapter7.pdf https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ipcc_wg3_ar5..., page 539 [1] https://www.polytechnique-insights.com/en/columns/energy/carbon-footprint-of-nuclear-reactors-in-france/ https://www.polytechnique-insights.com/en/columns/energy/car...