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    Do nuclear power plants heat up the planet?

    May 13, 2020 3 minutes
    Editor: Esben Schouboe

    PRIVATE HOMES HEAT A CITY

    Almost all energy consumed in a home ends up as heat. Only a little escapes in the shape of light.

    CHEMICAL REACTIONS EMIT HEAT

    Industry contributes to heat a city through energy consumption, chemical reactions and other processes.

    HIGH-RISES BLOCK OUT COOLING WIND

    Structures protect against the wind and so against air mixing that would cause the air to cool.

    ENGINES INCREASE TEMPERATURES

    A car engine gives off heat when it is running. This

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