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they did not want to be dependent on nonrenewable fossil fuels
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How does a nuclear power plant power homes?
By generating electricity.
Nations built nuclear electricity-generating plants because?
Because we need more and more energy and because many countries haven't fossil fuels as coal, oil, methane gas. Also the fossil fuels are a source of pollution and green house effect.
Do nuclear power station produce co2?
The generating process in which the electricity is made produces no co2, however during the whole process of nuclear power there are co2 emissions.
When was Byron Nuclear Generating Station created?
Byron Nuclear Generating Station was created in 1985.
What percentage of electricity in Illinois is produced by nuclear power?
Illinois has several nuclear power plants (see link below) with a total generating capacity of 11,263 MWe. I don't have details of other types of power plants in the state.
Why were nuclear electricity generating plants set up?
To generate electricity.
What does nuclear do?
Provides a power source for generating electricity
Does nuclear energy have any uses?
yes, generating electricity
What industries rely nuclear energy?
The electricity generating industry
How does a nuclear power plant power homes?
By generating electricity.
Nations built nuclear electricity-generating plants because?
Because we need more and more energy and because many countries haven't fossil fuels as coal, oil, methane gas. Also the fossil fuels are a source of pollution and green house effect.
What are the risk of generating electricity by using nuclear power plants?
The waste is the issue.
What kind of atoms are in nuclear energy?
A fission of energy atoms generating nuclear energy that is used to produce electricity.
What are the social implications of using nuclear energy as compared to other ways of generating electricity?
It generates electricity and it is too dangerous. We cannot depend on nuclear power.
How does A nuclear reactor produce electricity by heat or actually generating the power itsself?
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Do nuclear generating stations have an effect on the environment?
yes nuclear generating have an effect on the enviroment because it pollutes our water when the cooling water goes in and out of the boiler
Where does a generating station get its power?
There are several ways to generate electricity. Solar, wind, coal, nuclear, diesel etc.
