The development of nuclear fusion reactors is desirable because they offer a potentially limitless and clean energy source with minimal greenhouse gas emissions. Fusion reactors use isotopes of hydrogen as fuel and produce no long-lived radioactive waste, offering a safer alternative to current nuclear fission reactors. Additionally, fusion fuel sources are abundant and widely available, making fusion a promising solution for meeting global energy demands sustainably.
The consequences of nuclear fission for the Earth include the potential for environmental contamination if radioactive materials are not properly contained, long-term storage challenges for radioactive waste, and the risk of accidents or meltdowns at nuclear power plants. Additionally, nuclear fission contributes to the proliferation of nuclear weapons, which poses a global security risk.
I don't think there is any connection, apart from the fact that the sun's energy comes from nuclear fusion
Nuclear energy remains controversial, therefore we cannot know exactly what kind of future it will have. Many people support it, because it is a source of power that does not release greenhouse gases and therefore does not contribute to global warming. Many other people oppose it because of the possibility of very destructive accidents such as the one at Chernobyl, and because we still do not have a good method of disposing of nuclear waste. The debate continues.
Nuclear reactions do not produce gases, except for some of the fission products which are gaseous, like xenon, but these are contained securely within the fuel rods and would only be released in the event of a fuel melt down. So nuclear power does not produce greenhouse gases.
Otto Hahn is best known for his pioneering work in nuclear chemistry and for discovering nuclear fission in 1938, alongside his collaborator Fritz Strassmann. This groundbreaking discovery laid the foundation for the development of nuclear energy and atomic weapons. Hahn received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1944 for his contributions to the field. His work significantly influenced both scientific research and global politics in the 20th century.
The best result of the greatest release of energy would be the generation of clean and sustainable power, such as through fusion reactions or advanced nuclear fission technology. This could provide abundant energy without harmful environmental impacts, helping to address global energy needs and combat climate change.
The cost of electricity from nuclear fission is comparable to that from fossil fuels, and probably less than for wind or solar power.A:Nuclear power does have high capital costs but low operating costs. The effective cost of nuclear power is higher than coal, but burning coal releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, which causes global warming, into the environment. It is cheaper than natural gas and costs about the same as wind power, but unfortunately, the wind does not blow all the time and requires a backup system. (From the discussion page). See link below.
Global Fusion
The development of atomic weapons initiated the global problem of nuclear proliferation, where nations sought to develop or acquire nuclear capabilities, raising the stakes for international security. This led to an arms race during the Cold War, significantly increasing tensions between superpowers and creating a persistent threat of nuclear conflict. Additionally, the existence of nuclear weapons has raised ethical and humanitarian concerns regarding their potential use and the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare.
Global Fusion
With fossil fuels we burn them to produce heat. With nuclear fuel we produce a nuclear chain reaction in a reactor which produces heat. Using the heat to produce electricity is the same for both types of fuel.