While Proponents of Nuclear Energy Are Correct in Their Assessment

question 17

True/False

While proponents of nuclear energy are correct in their assessment that nuclear power, during the energy generation phase, has a relatively small greenhouse gas footprint they are ignoring the fact that its lifecycle footprint is noticeably larger.

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Definitions:

Milliliters

A measurement of capacity in the metric system, equal to 0.001 liters.

Ounce

A unit of weight in the US customary and British imperial systems, equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.

Milligram

A mass unit that is equivalent to 0.001 of a gram.

Gram

An expression of mass measuring exactly one thousandth of a kilogram.