CO2 emissions from nuclear power production in the United Kingdom (UK) 1990-2019

Published by Ian Tiseo, Jun 8, 2021
Nuclear power production in the United Kingdom produced 97,600 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2019. Nuclear power accounts for roughly 17 percent of the UK electricity supply, and is expected to play a key role in the UK achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the production of nuclear power in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2019* (in 1,000 metric tons)

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Release date

June 2021

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

1990 to 2019

Supplementary notes

*Emissions are on a “residency” basis. The figures represent emissions caused by UK residents and businesses whether in the UK or abroad, but exclude emissions within the UK which can be attributed to overseas residents and businesses. Sector and industry classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.

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