“Furthermore, in the years 1975-85 nuclear energy, which has a low carbon footprint due to the fact that it does not directly emit CO₂, was developed (in Belgium). That is partly why the environmental footprint of CO2 emissions in the energy sector has decreased in the 1980’s. However it is important to precise that the major threats that nuclear technology poses and the problem of radioactive waste management are not taken into account when measuring the carbon footprint.” WWF 2010 report on Belgium’s carbon footprint