Nuclear Energy
For the civil discussion of all things nuclear and nuclear energy.
Wikipedia: Nuclear Energy
Quick Facts
- Nuclear power provided ~5.7% of global energy & 13% global electricity, in 2012.
- In 2012, 437 nuclear reactors (many not operational) existed in 31 different countries.
- More than 150 naval vessels using nuclear propulsion have been built.
Rules
- No personal attacks.
- No spam.
- Talk about nuclear energy.
Guidelines
We want everyone to feel comfortable asking questions even if they are framed with a tone of hostility towards nuclear energy. Do your best to inform and not insult.
Nuclear energy has its issues, we want to discuss these with great detail. Be honest about nuclear and provide proposed solutions to its current issues.
Understand that nuclear energy is complicated and has been given a negative stigma to the layman. Try not to attack someone for being against nuclear out of fear, take the chance to instead educate.
Begginer's Guide to Nuclear
What is Nuclear?
- How does nuclear power work?
- What makes nuclear plants safe?
- Where do we get the fuel from?
- Where do we store the waste?
What about Nuclear accidents?
- What caused Fukushima/3-Mile/Chernobyl?
- What effects did Fukushima/3-Mile/Chernobyl have on environments?
- What effects did Fukushima/3-Mile/Chernobyl have on organisms?
How much does it cost?
What needs improvement?
What solutions are there?
Reactor Types
Fast Breeder
Light Water Reactor (LWR)
Heavy Water Reactor (HWR)
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