Nuclear

Nuclear Energy...What can it be?

Nuclear energy is defined as energy that is derived from the nuclei of atoms through fission or fusion reactions.

The advantages of nuclear energy are: 1. it can meet power demand 24 Hours a day 2. Lower carbon dioxide (and other greenhouse gases) being released into the atmosphere 3. Low operating costs

The disadvantages of nuclear energy, however, are: 1. Target for terrorism 2. Waste lasts 200- 500 thousand years 3. Unknown risks

Nuclear energy is partially a renewable resource, however, it is mostly nonrenewable. Nuclear energy can be used as electricity, and made up 15% of the world's electricity.