Latest study tagged ‘nuclear waste’
Energy - Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:50 - 0 Comments
Valuing the greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear power
In this era of climate change, the assertion that nuclear power is “carbon free” is a powerful one that has been echoed by politicians, advocacy groups and some scientists. Reducing carbon emissions is crucial if global warming is to be reduced, and renewable energies such as solar and wind aren’t yet produced in sufficient quantities to meet demand.
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