Power plants built in 2012 alone will produce about 19 billion tons of CO2 over their lifetime, typically about 40 years. (ibtimes.com)
What's more, the report notes, nearly half of the new coal plants built in 2010 aren't even up to the latest efficiency standards. (washingtonpost.com)
The newest generation of nuclear power plants builds on a foundation of excellence spanning decades and supported by significant improvement in plant efficiency. (scientificamerican.com)