Electricity generation from commercial nuclear power plants in the United States began in 1958. At the end of December 2019, the United States had 96 operating commercial nuclear reactors at 58 nuclear power plants in 29 states. Nuclear power plants have maintained a consistent share of about 20% of total annual U.S. electricity generation since 1990. Choose ALL of the statements that describe advantages of nuclear power.

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A Nuclear energy is one of the most low-carbon energy sources.Nuclear energy is one of the most low-carbon energy sources.
B Generating nuclear energy has one of the smallest carbon footprints.Generating nuclear energy has one of the smallest carbon footprints.
C Serious nuclear reactor accidents such as Chernobyl and Fukushima are concerns.Serious nuclear reactor accidents such as Chernobyl and Fukushima are concerns.
D The nuclear fission process produces large amounts of radioactive isotopes, and many have long half-lives.The nuclear fission process produces large amounts of radioactive isotopes, and many have long half-lives.
E Nuclear plants operate at full power more than 93% of the time, making it the most reliable energy source there is.
Nuclear plants operate at full power more than 93% of the time, making it the most reliable energy source there is.
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The statements that describe advantages of nuclear power are:

A. Nuclear energy is one of the most low-carbon energy sources. B. Generating nuclear energy has one of the smallest carbon footprints. E. Nuclear plants operate at full power more than 93% of the time, making it the most reliable energy source there is.

Statements C and D highlight concerns and disadvantages associated with nuclear power, such as the risks of accidents and the production of radioactive isotopes.