Public fears of nuclear power are widespread, especially in the aftermath of accidents, yet their benefits are rarely fully considered. A new study shows how the closure of two nuclear power plants in the 1980s increased air pollution and led to a measurable reduction in birth weights, a key indicator of future health outcomes.
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Shellenberger, M. Nuclear power: Unexpected health benefits. Nat Energy 2, 17058 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nenergy.2017.58
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