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Both nuclear power plants and the coal or natural gas power plants use steam to turn turbines to generate electricity. Elaborate on why one might choose nuclear power over the fossil fuel power plants.

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Nuclear power plant does not produce CO2. Carbon-dioxide is leading to global warming. During combustion of coal or natural gas CO2, water and energy is released.
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