engineering concept drawing: clean energy nuclear powered generator.

Nuclear power can be considered a clean energy source because it produces almost no carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas emissions, and it doesn't create air pollutants like those associated with burning fossil fuels. In fact, nuclear power removes thousands of tons of harmful air pollutants each year, which can contribute to acid rain, smog, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Nuclear power is also the second largest source of low-carbon electricity in the world, after hydropower.