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Total greenhouse gas emissions (most of it comes from carbon dioxide) from nuclear power is about 5.7 gCeq/kwh (grams of carbon equivalent per kWh of electricity produced). To calculate annual emission form nuclear power, you have to apply it to the electricity generation capacity of a nuclear power plant.

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Does nuclear energy give off carbon dioxide?

No, nuclear energy does not produce carbon dioxide during power generation. Nuclear power plants produce electricity through a process called nuclear fission, which does not emit carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.


Does helium produce carbon dioxide?

No, helium does not produce carbon dioxide. Helium is an inert gas and does not react chemically with other substances to produce carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is produced from the combustion of carbon-containing compounds.


Can the sun produce carbon dioxide?

No, the sun does not produce carbon dioxide. The sun generates energy through nuclear fusion, primarily converting hydrogen into helium in its core, which does not involve carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Carbon dioxide is produced through processes such as combustion, respiration, and certain geological activities on Earth, rather than by the sun itself.


Does algae produce carbon dioxide?

Yes, algae can produce carbon dioxide through respiration when they consume oxygen for energy production. However, algae also absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, where they convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose in the presence of sunlight.


How could power stations reduce the amount of carbon dioxide they produce?

There are many ways to generate electricity. Methods that burn fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) produce carbon dioxide. Methods using renewable energy do not. Nuclear power plants, although uranium in non-renewable, do not produce carbon dioxide. Power stations could be rebuilt to use different fuel sources. Biomass and biofuel will power a coal fired power station without emitting the carbon dioxide pollution.

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Do nuclear fuels produce carbon dioxide and why?

No, nuclear fuels do not produce carbon dioxide during the process of generating electricity. Nuclear power plants use uranium as fuel to produce energy through nuclear fission, which does not emit carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases.


Does Nuclear energy produce more carbon dioxide than burning coal?

No, nuclear energy produces very little carbon dioxide during operation, while burning coal emits significant amounts of carbon dioxide. Nuclear energy is considered a low-carbon energy source.


Is the nuclear energy friendly to the inverment?

It does not produce carbon dioxide or sulfur or nitrous oxides


Give one advantage of nuclear energy as energy source?

It does not produce carbon dioxide


Does nuclear energy give off carbon dioxide?

No, nuclear energy does not produce carbon dioxide during power generation. Nuclear power plants produce electricity through a process called nuclear fission, which does not emit carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.


Does helium produce carbon dioxide?

No, helium does not produce carbon dioxide. Helium is an inert gas and does not react chemically with other substances to produce carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is produced from the combustion of carbon-containing compounds.


Can the sun produce carbon dioxide?

No, the sun does not produce carbon dioxide. The sun generates energy through nuclear fusion, primarily converting hydrogen into helium in its core, which does not involve carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Carbon dioxide is produced through processes such as combustion, respiration, and certain geological activities on Earth, rather than by the sun itself.


Do fire produce carbon dioxide?

Yes, forest fires do produce carbon dioxide.


What does cellular respiration play in the carbon cycle?

Animals produce carbon dioxide. Animals produce carbon dioxide


Does plankton produce carbon dioxide?

Yes. Plankton produce carbon dioxide during cellular respiration.


Does lactic acid fermentation produce carbon dioxide?

No, lactic acid fermentation does not produce carbon dioxide.


Can carbon dioxide come from fire?

Yes. Burning carbon or a carbon compound will produce carbon dioxide.