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Nuclear power and natural gas are related as primary energy sources in the U.S. electricity sector, where natural gas often replaces retired nuclear capacity [1] and both are compared based on their carbon emission profiles {fact:2, fact:3}. Their combined roles in the energy transition are highlighted by their collective impact on reducing coal-based emissions [2].
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Clean Energy Solutions Must Include Nuclear | ClearPath clearpath.org 2 facts
claimThe loss of existing nuclear power plants in the United States has significant potential emissions impacts, particularly because natural gas—which has higher emissions than nuclear power—has largely replaced the retired nuclear capacity.
claimNatural gas has higher carbon emissions than nuclear power, although it is cleaner than coal or oil.
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org 1 fact
claimTechnologies for drastically reducing emissions, such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), will remain critical even under a dominant regime of switching from coal to natural gas, given the relatively high carbon content of natural gas compared with alternative fuels like renewables and nuclear power.