What is Nuclear Energy?

There are many responses one can give when asked, "What is nuclear energy?" In reality, modern technology and safety standards have significantly increased, allowing nuclear energy production to become safer than ever before.

Nuclear is Clean

Ever since the clean air act set forth during the 70's nuclear power plants boomed as they produce slim to none carbon emissions. Nuclear power is only expected to grow as it provides a clean power option for consumers.

Nuclear Power to Combat Global Warming

I came across various articles stating that the nuclear power companies have now come up with ways to significantly reduce the green house gases emitted from their plants. Recently the US government granted them the OK to expand the number of plants as new evidence describes how clean the modern refineries truly are.



John Borgmeyer's article describes these findings in detail.

Cold Fusion Energy (click for more information)

Cold Fusion is a series of low energy nuclear reactions. A controversial topic among many as various scientists have claimed they've achieved it however many results are vague and don't back substantial scientific evidence. If this energy could be harnessed it could provide massive amounts of power with relatively low cost and effort.

Protecting Wildlife

Not only is modern day nuclear power clean it requires relatively little space. It also creates less waste in comparison to the coal industry. Theses factors combined lead to a considerably small impact on wildlife and their habitats.

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