The Nuclear Land Use Canard Returns

CleanTechnica
By Michael BarnardApr 9, 2026, 7:25 pm243 ptsTop
The claim that nuclear power uses less land than renewables is making the rounds again, usually presented as if it settles a complex debate with one clean visual. A nuclear plant fits inside a compact fenced site. Wind turbines are spread across plains and ridgelines. Solar arrays cover visible surfaces. ...…

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