Wind, solar, and nuclear energy emerge as the safest options, with fewer than 0.1 annual deaths per terawatt-hour, challenging common perceptions about the safety of nuclear energy. Recent conversations about climate change, emissions, and health have put a spotlight on the world’s energy sources. These three sources contribute to over 60% of the world’s energy production. The safest energy sources by far are wind, solar, and nuclear energy at fewer than 0.1 annual deaths per terawatt-hour. ADVERTISEMENTNuclear energy, because of the sheer volume of electricity generated and the low amount of associated deaths, is one of the world’s safest energy sources, despite common perceptions.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 07, 2023 04:31 UTC