How Clean is Nuclear Power

“Nuclear energy is the only non-greenhouse gas-emitting power source that can effectively replace fossil fuels and satisfy global demand” – Dr. Patrick Moore, founder of Greenpeace

Nuclear power is recognized as a practical, inexpensive and clean (emission-free) source of energy. Today’s nuclear energy production saves around 2.4 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year that would otherwise be caused by coal-fired generation. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently stated that to stabilize the present levels of carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere, a 50-80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is required.