Due to the lack of fossil fuels and its problems with high quantities of CO2 emissions liberated, UK is obligate to find an alternative energy source to replace it for fossil fuels. ... There is one question numerous scientists are asking and is the following: Is nuclear power the best alternative to replace fossil fuels for the future energy needs of the UK? ... Fossil fuels need to be replaced because of the climate changes due to the human behavior. ... Nuclear power only needs a few amount of uranium to produce a huge amount of energy and it also produces a lower amount of CO2 emissions th...

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"CO2 is major human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG), and the Cox density increase mainly comes from the consumption of fossil fuels (Lin and Li 2011)." In 2004, CO2 took 76 percent of the global GHG emissions with fossil fuel consumption. ... The proposal is to reduce the fossil fuel and carbon emissions. ... It also could helped development the renewable energy and cut down the consumption of fossil fuel used (Wissema and Dellink 2007). ... In the research, carbon tax did not reduce the consumption of fossil fuel and natural gas cause the carbon tax rate lower. ...

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Most of China's electricity generation comes from fossil fuel sources, such as coal which meets 70% of China's energy needs. ... China should continue to change the energy supply mix and decrease demand for coal and other fossil fuels. ... Non-fossil energy resources only make up 8% of China's total primary energy consumption. ... A possible way to decrease demand for fuel is to increase the current fuel tax rate. Doing so will decrease demand for fuel, decreasing the amount of fuel we import, decreasing pollution, and increasing energy efficiency. ...

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This heavy reliance on fossil fuels poses certain major concerns. ... Another important factor that works against the heavy use of fossil fuels is that they are detrimental to the environment. The use of fossil fuels leads to emission of greenhouse gases which causes global warming. Also, these fuels are a major source of air, water and soil pollution. ... Table 1: Break-up of installed power capacity (MW) in India as on 31.01.2011 | Technology | Capacity Installed (MW) | Share (%) | Thermal | 93,838 | 54.20 | Hydro | 37,367 | 21.69 | Renewable | 18,842 | 10.94 | Gas | 17,456 | 10.13 | Nuclear...

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With the rate coal is being used up, along with other fossil fuels, what will the next generation of Americans use for power? ... It can also be converted into a liquid fuel. ... The reaction chamber method is technically not renewable, but the "breeder reactor- produces its energy while recycling its own used nuclear fuel rods (Renewable Energy Primer, 4). ... "Fossil Fuels Energy Crisis."" 12 Dec. 2001. ...

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