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 Advantage of nuclear energy : A third of the energy produced in Europe comes from nuclear energy, this implies that emit 700 million tons of

CO2 and other contaminants generated from the burning of fossil fuels.

Currently consume more fossil fuels which are produced so that in the not too distant future these resources are

exhausted. One of the great advantages of using nuclear energy is the ratio of the amount of fuel used and the

energy obtained. This also translates into savings in transport, waste, etc.

 As an alternative to fossil fuels as carbon oil, would avoid the problem of so-called global warming, qual, is

believed to have an important influence that change global climate. Improve the quality of the air we breathe with

all that this would imply the decline of disease and quality of life.

On this last point it should be noted that it really has a major influence on global warming are emissions fromroad transport and that generated by power generation fuels folic , fossils are relatively few. Still, one of the

applications of nuclear energy (but little used) is to convert it into mechanical energy for transport.

Currently electricity generation is by nuclear fission reactions, but if nuclear fusion as practicable, provide the

following advantages:

  Would get a fuel source inexhaustible.

  In the reactor would avoid accidents by chain reactions that occur in the fissions.

  Waste generated are much less radioactive.

Advantages of Nuclear Energy

1.  Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions : As per the reports in 1998, it has been calculated the

emission of the greenhouse gas has reduced for nearly half due to the popularity in the use of nuclear

power. Nuclear energy by far has the lowest impact on the environment since it does not releases any

gases like carbon dioxide, methane which are largely responsible for  greenhouse effect. There is no

adverse effect on water, land or any habitats due to the use of it. Though some greenhouse gases are

released while transporting fuel or extracting energy from uranium.2.  Powerful and Efficient  : The other main advantage of using nuclear energy is that it is very

powerful and efficient than other  alternative energy sources. Advancement in technologies has made it

more viable option than others. This is one the reason that many countries are putting huge investments

in nuclear power. At present, a small portion of world’s electricity comes through it. 

3.  Reliable : Unlike traditional sources of energy like solar  and wind which require sun or wind to produce

electricity, nuclear energy can be produced from nuclear power plants even in the cases of rough

weather conditions. They can produce power 24/7 and need to be shut down for maintenance purposes

only.

4. Cheap Electricity : The cost of uranium which is used as a fuel in generating electricity is quite low.

 Also, set up costs of nuclear power plants is relatively high while running cost is low. The average life ofnuclear reactor range from 4.-60 years depending upon its usage. These factors when combined make

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the cost of producing electricity very low. Even if the cost of uranium rises, the increase in cost of

electricity will be much lower.

5.  Low Fuel Cost  : The main reason behind the low fuel cost is that it requires little amount of uranium to

produce energy. When a nuclear reaction happens, it releases million times more energy as compared

to traditional sources of energy.

6.  Supply : There are certain economic advantages in setting up nuclear power plants and using nuclear

energy in place of conventional energy. It is one of the major sources of electricity throughout the

nation. The best part is that this energy has a continuous supply. It is widely available, has huge

reserves and expected to last for another 100 years while coal, oil and natural gas are limited and are

expected to vanish soon.

7.  Easy Transportation : Production of nuclear energy needs very less amount of raw material. This

means that only about 28 gram of uranium releases as much energy as produced from 100 metric tons

of coal. Since it’s required in small quantities, transportation of fuel is much easier than fossil fuels.

Optimal utilization of natural resources in production of energy is a very thoughtful approach for any

nation. It not only enhances the socio-economic condition but also sets example for the other countries.

ADVANTAGES: 

  Nuclear power plants don't require a lot of space - they have to be built on the

coast, but do not need a large plot like a wind farm. 

  It doesn't contribute to carbon emissions - no CO2 is given out - it therefore

does not cause global warming. 

  It does not produce smoke particles to pollute the atmosphere. 

  Nuclear energy is by far the most concentrated form of energy - a lot of

energy is produced from a small mass of fuel. This reduces transport

costs - (although the fuel is radioactive and therefore each transport that

does occur is expensive because of security implications). 

  It is reliable. It does not depend on the weather. We can control the output It

is relatively easy to control the output - although the time factor for altering

power output is not as small as for fossil fuel stations. 

  It produces a small volume of waste (although that waste is radioactive - see

below) 

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The case for advanced nuclear power, in twelve sentences: 

  1. Nuclear power plants generate power less expensively than wind or solar power plants.

2. Nuclear power plants are safer than other power plants.

3. There's plenty of uranium and thorium for civilization's foreseeable future.

4. People are overly fearful of radiation.

5. There's really not much waste; the US disposes of 1000 times more EPA-registered hazardous

waste, like mercury, PCBs, etc.

6. Waste can be safely stored in rock tunnels like Yucca, salt caverns like New Mexico, or deep

boreholes. New reactor designs can reduce the amount.

7. Nuclear weapons are derived from purpose-built reactors or centrifuges, not power plants.

8. Most electricity comes from coal and natural gas.

9. Today coal and natural gas generate power less expensively than nuclear and hydro.

10. To stop global particulate and CO2 pollution, we must provide developing nations with a cheaper

alternative to fossil fuels.

11. Only advanced nuclear power reactors have the potential for energy cheaper than coal, necessary

to dissuade 7 billion people in 250 nations from burning carbon.

12. The liquid fluoride thorium reactor has the potential to undersell fossil fuels and end the

climate/energy/poverty crises.

Benefits of Nuclear Energy

The pros and cons of nuclear energy use are, broadly speaking, not unlike those associated with all other energy sources.Every natural resource used to generate electricity requires the expenditure of energy, the consumption of materials and theacceptance of some degree of risk.

The benefits of nuclear energy begin with the unparalleled energy density of the fuel used. Just one uranium fuel pellet – roughly the size of the tip of an adult’s little finger – contains the same amount of energy as 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas,1,780 pounds of coal or 149 gallons of oil. Other advantages of nuclear energy include life-cycle emissions of carbon dioxide,

nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide that are lower than all fossil fuel forms as well as solar photovoltaic and forestry wastebiomass. From a land use perspective, multi-reactor nuclear power plants like Palo Verde in Arizona can – at a single, confinedlocation – produce electricity in quantities that would require over 60 square miles of photovoltaic panels, and anywhere from15 to over 180 square miles of wind turbines. And the electrical energy from nuclear power plants is available when needed,not just when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. Only fossil fuels, hydropower and geothermal energy, which is poweredby the radioactive decay of uranium deep beneath the earth’s surface, offer the same 24/7 availability. 

 At Idaho National Laboratory, the nation’s leading center for nuclear energy research, development, demonstration anddeployment, work to increase the benefits and reduce the liabilities of nuclear power is under way in several key areas:

  Life extension for current generation light water reactors

  Fuel cycle research and development

   Advanced nuclear energy systems, like high temperature gas-cooled reactors

  Nuclear fission and fusion safety analysis

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