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Yes.
Most power plants burn fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) to generate electricity and so contribute to global warming.
Burning of these fuels releases long-hidden carbon dioxide (CO2) which adds to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The natural carbon cycle and the natural greenhouse effect are being overwhelmed by this extra gas. The carbon cycle can only distribute about half of it. The greenhouse effect has become an accelerated greenhouse effect, warming the planet.
Power plants like nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, wave, tidal, and geothermal do not release CO2. Biofuel plants release CO2, but as it was only captured during the growing season of the fuel, it is part of the carbon cycle, so it is carbon neutral. None of these renewable energy power plants contribute to global warming.
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∙ 11y agoNuclear power stations have a carbon footprint during their construction, but hardly any at all when they are up and running. They release no additional greenhouse gases, unlike fossil fuel power plants.
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What form of energy does nuclear fission release?
Nuclear binding energy is released mostly as heat energy.
Does nuclear or coal energy mostly contribute to the climate change?
Coal energy releases greenhouse gases when burnt, causing global warming. Nuclear power has very little effect on climate change.
What is the pro about uranium?
The principal advantage and use is nuclear energy, an energy with no global warming effects.
What is the cause of the release of energy from stars?
Nuclear fusion.
What are some of the effects on the human body of a nuclear explosion?
Some of the effects on the human body from a nuclear explosion are death (from thermal energy/blast effects or super lethal radiation exposure), infertility and blood disorders.
Does nuclear energy have a greenhouse emission?
No. They have none.
How does nuclear energy help mars?
It does not produce greenhouse gases, as fossil fuels do.
What is the energy transfer in a nuclear reactor?
the controlled release of nuclear energy in a reactor is accomplished
What form of energy does nuclear fission release?
Nuclear binding energy is released mostly as heat energy.
What are the positive environmental effects of nuclear energy?
Positive environmental effects of nuclear energy revolve around air pollution. With nuclear energy, there is less waste that gets distributed into the atmosphere. The air is actually cleaner due to the fact that no air pollutants are released.
What do nuclear reactions release?
energy
What energy source releases the least amount of greenhouse gasses?
Renewable energy releases the least amount of greenhouse gas per kilowatt. After renewables come nuclear which is greenest. It has other issues though.
Why do countries use nuclear power?
Here are 5 reasons why countries use nuclear power: It is a back up plan for electicity It uses a natural resource It has no greenhouse or acid rain effects It has a very small waste It has a very large scientific base for the cycle
What is the name of the process in which the nuclear fuels release energy?
Nuclear fission
What does nuclear energy destroy?
It destroys mass to release energy
Do all stars release energy as a result of nuclear fusion?
Yes, all stars release energy due to nuclear fusion.
Why is it good to use nuclear energy?
Because it does not cause pollution by producing greenhouse gases and contributing to global warming
