Source: Common Sense
by Paul Jacob
“Paige Lambermont reminds us that Germany’s phase-out of nuclear power has its reasons. Construction, transport, and other processes involved in making and maintaining a nuclear power plant emit carbon dioxide. But nuclear power itself does not emit carbon dioxide, which is supposed to be terrible for climate and planet. So, ‘What would prompt a country seeking to sharply reduce CO2 emissions to get rid of its largest source of carbon-free energy?'” (10/31/25)