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Abstract

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2.

Introduction

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3.

Analysis Concept

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3.1

Study Approach

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4.

Emission Analysis and Comparison by Energy Production Stage

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4.1

Fuel Extraction

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4.1.1

Fossil Fuel Extraction

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4.1.2

Renewable Energy Fuel Extraction

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4.1.3

Nuclear Fuel Extraction

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4.2

Construction

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4.2.1

Fossil Fuel Construction

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4.2.2

Renewable Energy Construction

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4.2.3

Nuclear Construction

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4.3

Operation

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4.3.1

Fossil Fuel Plant Operation

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4.3.2

Renewable Energy Plant Operation

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4.3.3

Nuclear Plant Operation

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5.

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Summary

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5.1

Summary by Technology

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5.1.1

Fossil Fuels

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5.1.2

Renewable Energy

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5.1.3

Nuclear

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6.

Renewable Energy CO₂ Displacement Projections (A Sample Case)

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6.1

Introduction

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6.2

LEP Assumptions

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6.3

Net CO₂ Displaced by Renewable Energy Technologies

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7.

Conclusion

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