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Does uranium release carbon dioxide when used in a nuclear to release energy?

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No! uranium doesn't release carbon dioxide when used in a nuclear to release energy.

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Nuclear power reactors do not produce direct carbon dioxide emissions. Unlike fossil fuel-fired power plants, nuclear reactors do not produce air pollution or carbon dioxide while operating. However, the processes for mining and refining uranium ore and making reactor fuel all require large amounts of energy

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