By: Mark S. Winfield

Nuclear proponents frequently claim that nuclear power is a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission free source of energy. In reality, GHGs are released at each stage of the nuclear energy cycle. While the GHG emission profile of nuclear power looks attractive when compared with conventional fossil fuel sources, it is far from zero.

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Publication Type: Briefing Notes, Summaries & Fact Sheets

Topic Area: Climate Change: Industry Regulations