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Nuclear Energy is a Viable Option for Energy Production and Lowering Our…
Nuclear Energy is a Viable Option for Energy Production and Lowering Our Carbon Footprint
Risk of Nuclear : :
Reactors rarely have incidents
Regulations implemented to manage risk
Storage of waste important to general population
We are able to lower the toxicity of spent fuel
Coming up with new ideas on how to manage waste
Cost is can be competitive
A large part of nuclear's success comes from cost allocation from nations
Supply of uranium is large, costs are low to purchase
New reactors are becoming more efficient
Cost/ Energy output is able to compete with natural gas
Upfront costs are high, but the cost of maintenance over a long period of time is competitive
Buildability
Take around 5-10 years to make but last decades
New Generation IV reactors use alternative methods
China adding 40 New plants in the last decade
25 New reactors under construction in NEA countries
When multiple are built at the same time, construction can be reduced drastically
Energy Output
Nuclear power can provide a constant energy source
Plants are able to adjust to energy needs
Energy output can increase over time if needed
Relative to other renewables, storage is not needed (i.e. batteries)
Generation IV Reactors are more efficient
Environmental Impact
Countries using nuclear to combat climate change
produces no carbon emissions
some studies shown that nuclear power plants improve air quality
Tristan Steinman