CO₂ emissions from nuclear power production in the United Kingdom 1990-2022

Published by Ian Tiseo, Sep 9, 2024

Nuclear power production in the United Kingdom generated 66,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2022. Nuclear power accounts for roughly 15 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 emissions from the production of nuclear power in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022 (in 1,000 metric tons)

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Statistic: Carbon dioxide emissions from the production of nuclear power in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2022 (in 1,000 metric tons)

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June 2024

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

1990 to 2022

Supplementary notes

Figures represent emissions caused by UK residents and businesses whether in the United Kingdom or abroad, but exclude emissions within the United Kingdom 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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