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Many people seem to take it for granted that nuclear
power is unsafe and bad for the environment. But is this really the
case?
Nuclear power is comparable to photovoltaic and wind power in that
it is CO2 free in the power generation process. In addition, when looked
at over the entire life cycle (construction, operation and disposal),
CO2 emissions from nuclear power are estimated even lower than those
of photovoltaic or wind power.
Based on the total CO2 emissions for all processes through energy
extraction, the plant construction, fuel transportation and refining,
and plant operation and maintenance.
Source: The Central Research Institute of Electric
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