Nuclear Power Is A Viable Option For Replacing Coal

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : The report, Coal in Net Zero Transitions, examines the role of coal in the global energy transition and identifies strategies for reducing coal-related emissions in a way that is rapid, secure, and people-centered.
56% : Coal is also the largest source of electricity generation, accounting for 36% in 2021.
53% : The IEA report finds that coal is the largest emitter of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2), accounting for 15 billion metric tons in 2021.
52% : This transition is being driven by several factors, including environmental regulations, competition from natural gas, and the declining cost of renewable energy.
49% : Renewables sources like wind and solar power are scaling rapidly, but there are several challenges in using them to displace coal-fired power.
48% : Although it is cleaner than coal, natural gas is still a fossil fuel and therefore has associated greenhouse gas emissions.

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