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Assessing the environmental impact of nuclear power generation

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A growing concern for climate change and sustainable use of natural resources has led to the adoption of alternative forms of energy. Nuclear power is considered a panacea for the environmental degradation caused by fossil fuels. However, its environmental impact and natural resource use need to be assessed. Now, researchers have addressed this issue, revealing interesting findings in their assessment of resource use for nuclear power generation.

Source: ScienceDaily.com