Nuclear power produces over half of Illinois’ electricity, all with no carbon or other polluting emissions. This is just what happened in New England after the unnecessary closing of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant in 2014. It’s why China is planning 400 new nuclear power plants by 2040 – they lead the world in coal deaths and really bad air quality since their surge in coal began in 1992. The fate of these Illinois nuclear plants had drawn the attention of the entire country, including the leading climate scientists, since Illinois generates more zero-emissions electricity than any other state, 90% of which comes from nuclear power, and climate scientists are in favor of nuclear power. Nuclear plants must pay to supply the grid during temporary wind surges, while wind farms continue earning money from the tax credit.

Source: Forbes December 04, 2016 11:00 UTC