Using information on "Death Rates From Different Types Of Fuels" from Our World in Data, we projected 30 lives saved for each TWh that is generated by nuclear power. The number of lives saved from nuclear power is based on the difference in pollution-induced death rates per terawatt-hour (TWh) from an average coal power plant versus a nuclear power plant. These numbers do not include climate change-induced deaths from greenhouse gas emissions.

The U.S. is currently hosting 92 operational nuclear reactors, which are spread across 28 states. These reactors contribute to  about 20% of the nation's total electrical output and half of all clean energy produced on the grid.
As of 2023, nuclear power generated about 70% of the France's electricity, resulting in one of the world's most low carbon electricity generating system. Throughout their lifetimes, the nuclear reactors have collectively produced 20,000 TWh of power and saved 600,000 lives.
Germany has been phasing out nuclear power as part of its Energiewende (energy transition) policy and as of the end of 2022, Germany shut down its last operational nuclear power plants. This came about despite public and political debates about extending the life of nuclear reactors to ensure energy security, especially in light of reduced gas supplies due to geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe. Over their lifetimes, German nuclear power plants produced 6000 TWh of power, saving nearly 200,000 lives.
Japan's nuclear power landscape has undergone significant changes and challenges, particularly following the Fukushima disaster in 2011. Currently, nuclear power contributes to about 5.5% of Japan's total electricity production, with the government aiming to increase this to 20-22% by 2030 as part of its Strategic Energy Plan.
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