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Envirogal

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3. The emissions math doesn't add up

Reply to Think. Again. (Reply #1)

Thu May 30, 2024, 03:14 PM

May 2024

So will the eventual l/inevitable decommissioning of nuclear plants cancel out any net emissions savings?

Not to mention the impacts of facility building, mining feedstock, and managing the waste?

Are we just borrowing Peter to pay Paul on harm and environmental liability?

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