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Currently around the world there are about 430 operating nuclear power plants in 25 nations. The energy harnessed by these power plants supplies almost 17% of the world's electricity. About 83 new nuclear power plants are being constructed around the world. | Currently around the world there are about 430 operating nuclear power plants in 25 nations. The energy harnessed by these power plants supplies almost 17% of the world's electricity. About 83 new nuclear power plants are being constructed around the world. | ||
Countries, such as France, are benefitting from nuclear energy. As of today, 80% of France's electricity is supplied by nuclear energy. The switch from coal and oil to nuclear energy has produced 18% less greenhouse gas per person. If France were to switch back to the usage of coal and oil their greenhouse gas emission would rise by 25%. | Countries, such as France, are benefitting from nuclear energy. As of today, 80% of France's electricity is supplied by nuclear energy. The switch from coal and oil to nuclear energy has produced 18% less greenhouse gas per person. If France were to switch back to the usage of coal and oil their greenhouse gas emission would rise by 25%. | ||
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| + | The Market Oracle, France is Still a Nuclear Power Global Leader, © 2007 Elliott H. Gue | ||
Revision as of 04:01, 22 October 2008
Currently around the world there are about 430 operating nuclear power plants in 25 nations. The energy harnessed by these power plants supplies almost 17% of the world's electricity. About 83 new nuclear power plants are being constructed around the world. Countries, such as France, are benefitting from nuclear energy. As of today, 80% of France's electricity is supplied by nuclear energy. The switch from coal and oil to nuclear energy has produced 18% less greenhouse gas per person. If France were to switch back to the usage of coal and oil their greenhouse gas emission would rise by 25%.
References
The Market Oracle, France is Still a Nuclear Power Global Leader, © 2007 Elliott H. Gue
