Nuclear power, or nuclear energy, is the use of exothermic nuclear processes, to generate useful heat and electricity. The term includes nuclear fission, nuclear decay and nuclear fusion. Presently the nuclear fission of elements in the actinide series of the periodic table produce the vast majority of nuclear energy in the direct service of humankind, with nuclear decay processes, primarily in the form of geothermal energy, and radioisotope thermoelectric generators, in niche uses making up the rest.
Nuclear power generation bring a lot of benefits to people's life. Here are some advantages of nuclear power, which don't require a lot of space to build generation. Nuclear power stations do not contribute to carbon emissions, it does not contribute global warming. Nuclear energy is by far the most concentrated form of energy, a lot of energy is produced from a small mass of fuel. Nuclear power is reliable.
However, nuclear power has a lot of risks to people's life. Disposal of nuclear waste is very expensive. Decommissioning of nuclear power stations is expensive and takes a long time. Nuclear accidents can spread radiation producing particles over a wide area.
Nuclear power generation bring a lot of benefits to people's life. Here are some advantages of nuclear power, which don't require a lot of space to build generation. Nuclear power stations do not contribute to carbon emissions, it does not contribute global warming. Nuclear energy is by far the most concentrated form of energy, a lot of energy is produced from a small mass of fuel. Nuclear power is reliable.
However, nuclear power has a lot of risks to people's life. Disposal of nuclear waste is very expensive. Decommissioning of nuclear power stations is expensive and takes a long time. Nuclear accidents can spread radiation producing particles over a wide area.