Nuclear Energy Pros And Cons

Nuclear Energy Pros And Cons. The nuclear energy known as the energy produced as a result of atomic energy where nuclear reaction of fusion or fission takes place. Nowadays, about 16% of nuclear energy contributes to provide the world energy. Radioactivity of the atoms is subjected to produce nuclear energy and harness energy. When a nuclear chain reaction takes place, it will drive a steam turbine and produces large amounts of boiling water and heat that drives the former. This process will generate megawatts of power, however the initial cost of setting up a nuclear plant to harness nuclear energy is very high. 

Researchers believe the nuclear energy is the solution for world's biggest problem of global warming.

It is estimated that 77% amount of nuclear energy is utilized by France as the country that utilizes large amounts of this energy, follows with Lithuania in second place with 65% and 20% in the US. Though ultimately it is heat that is generated from both a nuclear and any other power plant, also it is to be noted that the heat generation method are varies between the two. Since the demand of energy whose needs keep on rising day by day, it is impossible to provide that energy with finite amounts of fuel to satisfy the needs. Unlike other thermal power plants, the nuclear is a better source that is made available even against the backdrop of any climatic change.

The waste of radioactive has been responsible for the undead, wire brush skin scrubs and zombies thanks to the movies. Although, hollywood has promoted the negative effects of radiation as well but nuclear energy is not all about the radioactive waste.

The Nuclear Energy Pros

Despite of all negatives effect of nuclear energy, there are still benefits of this energy. Mainly, the environmental impact of producing this type of energy is its focus.

• The nuclear power plants emit low levels of CO2 into the atmosphere.
• Only from one nuclear power plant, a large amount of electricity can be produced.
• There is no time is required for research since the nuclear technology is perfected.

The news, facts and figures about nuclear energy are constantly changing every time. In order to understand about this energy, it is important to keep up to date on current debates and resolutions.

The Nuclear Energy Cons

Currently, in United States, debates about storage and dump sites for radioactive materials are being fought. However, consumers still know a little about the negative side of nuclear energy.

• The security of all facilities. In terms of radioactive leaks there is no way to assure it is 100% safety. The security risk will higher with heightened levels of concern due to potential terrorist bombings or disasters.
• The estimates of how much uranium as a source of nuclear energy is available for use as fuel vary widely. Some experts estimated that more than one billion years and other say 700 years.
• The planning and build nuclear power plants can take between 20 to 30 years. This means the current number of nuclear plants to depend upon for several decades.

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