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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: draft 2, [Y] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Using [X], [Y], [Z] are likely to lead to ethically questionable energy choices, Nuclear-fuel-cycle releases are underestimated by erroneously assuming that mostly high-grade uranium ore is used therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) [Y] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy, Nuclear plants are less likely to use high grade uranium ore. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Nuclear-fuel-cycle releases are underestimated by erroneously assuming that mostly high-grade uranium ore is used, Capital intensive, heavily subsidized nuclear plants undermine funding for renewable energy sources and delay effective technologies for GHGE avoidance. supports Favoring nuclear energy means cutting funding for alternative energy resources., If using [X], [Y], and [Z] are likely to lead to ethically questionable energy choices, then the choice to triple neauclear power should be reconsidered. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) The choice to triple nuclear power should be reconsidered, If favoring nuclear energy means cutting costs for alternative energy resources, then it should not be favored. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) The choice to triple nuclear power should be reconsidered, If nuclear-fuel-cycle releases are underestimated by erroneously assuming that mostly high-grade uranium ore is used, then [Y]: [the current method for evaluating nuclear-fuel-cycle releases] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) [Y] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy, The Kyoto Protocol require no full nuclear-fuel-cycle of carbon assessment. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Data on GHG emissions is trimmed and GHGE levels are actually higher than the Kyoto Protocol Evaluation., [X] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If [X], [Y], [Z] are scientifically questionable method for evaluating "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy, then using [X], [Y], [Z] are likely to lead to ethically questionable energy choices., Nuclear GHGE levels are not compared to all energy sources. therefore (ArgScheme: disjunctive syllogism) Nuclear energy can be compared to all energy resources or selectively compared to just fossil fuels., If Nuclear plants are less likely to use high grade uranium ore, then nuclear-fuel-cycle releases are underestimated by erroneously assuming that mostly high-grade uranium ore is used therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Nuclear-fuel-cycle releases are underestimated by erroneously assuming that mostly high-grade uranium ore is used, High grade uranium ore is almost depleted therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Nuclear plants are less likely to use high grade uranium ore., [X] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) Using [X], [Y], [Z] are likely to lead to ethically questionable energy choices, Data on GHG emissions is trimmed and GHGE levels are actually higher than the Kyoto Protocol Evaluation. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If the GHGE data is trimmed and GHGE levels are actually higher than the Kyoto Protocol evaluation, then [X]: [the Kyoto Protocol method] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy, [Z] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If [X], [Y], [Z] are scientifically questionable method for evaluating "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy, then using [X], [Y], [Z] are likely to lead to ethically questionable energy choices., Nuclear GHG emissions are selectively compared to just fossil fuel GHG emissions therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If Nuclear GHG emissions are selectively compared to just fossil fuel GHG emissions, then [Z]: [this selective comparison method] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy, The Kyoto Protocol require no full nuclear-fuel-cycle of carbon assessment. therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If the fuel-cycle carbon content is ignored by the Kyoto Protocol method, then the GHGE data is trimmed and GHGE levels are actually higher than the Kyoto Protocol evaluation., Using [X], [Y], [Z] are likely to lead to ethically questionable energy choices therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) If [X], [Y], [Z] are scientifically questionable method for evaluating "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy, then using [X], [Y], [Z] are likely to lead to ethically questionable energy choices., Nuclear energy is detrimental to wind and solar energy, which are also more effective. supports Favoring nuclear energy means cutting funding for alternative energy resources., Nuclear GHG emissions are selectively compared to just fossil fuel GHG emissions therefore (ArgScheme: modus ponens) [Z] is a scientifically questionable method for evaluating the "climate necessity" argument for nuclear energy