What is one benefit that nuclear power plants currently provide for our environment? O A. They provide energy while increasing natural gas pollution. B. They provide energy while increasing biomass by-products. OC. They provide energy without increasing carbon dioxide emissions. OD. They provide energy without increasing nuclear waste.​

answer is: nuclear fusion produces elements that are heavier than helium.

nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.  

for example, fusion of hydrogen atoms at the sun.  

this fusion nuclear reaction is in the inner core of the sun and hydrogen (atomic number 1) is conveted into helium (atomic number 2).  

the inner core is the central region of the sun and all solar energy is produced in the core by nuclear fusion.