Nuclear Energy: 3 Quick Facts You Should Know
Helpful information on a scrutinized but high-potential renewable energy source.
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Nuclear energy has been scrutinized over decades for safety concerns, but people in the renewable energy industry want you to know that nuclear energy:
- Both fission and fusion processes create waste that is far lesser in quantity and toxicity than most non-renewable energy in use today.
- Nuclear plants take up a fraction of the land that other renewable energy sources (wind, solar, etc.) do while producing the same amount of energy.
- While the nuclear fusion (combining particles) industry shows promise, nuclear fission is much more developed and reliable as a large-scale energy production system.
- Has far less risk associated with plant operations than non-renewables, despite reputation for disaster. Injuries and death are extremely rare, but often used to overshadow the dangers associated with mining operations.
