By many definitions, nuclear energy is not a renewable energy source. Nuclear and renewables are far, far safer than fossil fuels. However, several energy experts do not consider nuclear energy safer than fossil fuels.

Dr Jorge Morales Pedraza thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Nuclear fuels, such as the element uranium, are not considered renewable as they are a finite material mined from the ground and can only be found in certain locations. Because nuclear power uses up radioactive fuel, it is not renewable in the same way. Nuclear energy, however, is the second-largest source of low-carbon electricity in the world behind hydropower. No, Nuclear Energy is not a Renewable Energy. Burning natural gas for energy results in fewer emissions of nearly all types of air pollutants and carbon dioxide (CO2) than burning coal or petroleum products to produce an equal amount of energy. Hydrogen Fuel Has the Lowest Carbon Footprint at 0 Pounds of CO2 Emitted Per Gallon. Natural gas, which primarily consists of methane, is the cleanest burning fossil fuel. When methane is produced from non-fossil sources such as food and green waste, it can literally take carbon out of the air. Electricity from renewable resources such as solar, geothermal, and wind generally does not contribute to climate change or local air pollution since no fuels are combusted. Therefore, heat is low-quality energy. Various air molecules move with different velocities, and their net kinetic energy reflects the energy content in the wind. Wind energy is also low-quality energy. With an identical charge, every electron moves in the same direction to represent the higher quality of electricity.

Dr Rana Hamza Shakil thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Renewable energies are rightly considered an asset in the fight against climate change, as they only emit low levels of greenhouse gases. However, nuclear energy is also low-carbon energy, as it emits 4 times less CO2 than solar power, 2 times less than hydroelectricity, and the same amount as wind power. Nuclear fuels, such as the element uranium, are not considered renewable as they are a finite material mined from the ground and can only be found in certain locations. Electricity from renewable resources such as solar, geothermal, and wind generally does not contribute to climate change or local air pollution since no fuels are combusted. A major environmental concern related to nuclear power is the creation of radioactive wastes such as uranium mill tailings, spent (used) reactor fuel, and other radioactive wastes. These materials can remain radioactive and dangerous to human health for thousands of years. Most nonrenewable energy sources are fossil fuels: coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Carbon is the main element in fossil fuels. For this reason, the time period that fossil fuels formed (about 360-300 million years ago) is called the Carboniferous Period.Nuclear energy has advantages over renewable in terms of reliability, GHG emissions, land use and waste. Nuclear is far more reliable than renewable like wind and solar. Nuclear plants keep churning out energy even when the wind is not blowing, and the sun is not shining. Nuclear has the highest capacity factor of any other energy source, producing reliable, carbon-free power more than 92% of the time. Natural gas is a relatively clean burning fossil fuelthat burning natural gas for energy results in fewer emissions of nearly all types of air pollutants and carbon dioxide (CO2) than burning coal or petroleum products to produce an equal amount of energy. CNG or compressed natural gas is a smoke-free gas and does not spread pollution, and thus used in our vehicles. Therefore, CNG is considered as an eco-friendly fuel. Every year, nuclear-generated electricity saves our atmosphere from more than 470 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions that would otherwise come from fossil fuels. That's the same as taking nearly 100 million passenger vehicles off the road. Nuclear is a zero-emission clean energy source. It generates power through fission, which is the process of splitting uranium atoms to produce energy. The heat released by fission is used to create steam that spins a turbine to generate electricity without the harmful byproducts emitted by fossil fuels. Nuclear fission is nearly 8,000 times more efficient at producing energy than traditional fossil fuels. That's a considerable amount of energy density. Solar energy does not cause air pollution, water pollution, or greenhouse gases. It causes the least environmental problems in the process of its harnessing and utilization. It is the ultimate source of energy. Renewable energies are rightly considered an asset in the fight against climate change, as they only emit low levels of greenhouse gases. However, nuclear energy is also low-carbon energy, as it emits 4 times less CO2 than solar power, 2 times less than hydroelectricity, and the same amount as wind power.