| When someone says nuclear energy, the first | | | | widely. Some experts say 700 years and other more |
| thought is often powered by television and cinema. | | | | than one billion years. |
| Radioactive waste has been responsible for zombies, | | | | - Nuclear power plants can take between 20 to 30 |
| the undead and wire brush skin scrubs thanks to the | | | | years to plan and build. This means the current |
| movies. Hollywood has done a great job at promoting | | | | number of plants is all we have to depend upon for |
| the negative effects of radiation, but nuclear energy | | | | several decades. |
| is not all about the radioactive waste it produces. | | | | The Pros of Nuclear Power |
| The Cons of Nuclear Energy | | | | Despite the negatives, there are still benefits of |
| Yes, radioactive waste is dangerous and disposing of | | | | nuclear power. These focus mainly on the |
| this waste is a difficult task. Debates about storage | | | | environmental impact of producing this type of |
| and dump sites for radioactive materials are currently | | | | energy. |
| being fought in the United States. These debates are | | | | - Low levels of CO2 are emitted from plants. |
| publicized, but consumers still know very little about | | | | - A large amount of electricity can be delivered from |
| the negative side of nuclear power. | | | | one plant. |
| - Despite security measures in place at all facilities, | | | | - The technology is perfected and thus no time is |
| there is no way to assure 100% safety in terms of | | | | required for research. |
| radioactive leaks. With heightened levels of concern | | | | The facts, figures and news about nuclear energy |
| due to potential terrorist bombings, the security risk | | | | are constantly changing. Keeping up to date on |
| is even higher. | | | | current debates and resolutions is important to |
| - The source of power is uranium and the estimates | | | | understanding this energy source. |
| of how much uranium is available for use as fuel vary | | | | |