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It produces about 19 percent of total national electricity and this can be expanded without having to rely on polluting fossil fuels.

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Q: What are the pros of nuclear energy for the US?
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Nuclear energy pros and cons for kids?

Nuclear energy ! pros- causes almost no green house gasses, & pollution. cons-can cause melt downs.


What are the pros of expanding your use of nuclear energy?

better for the enviorment


Does nuclear energy benefit us?

Nuclear energy does and does not benifit us. It benifites us my giving us a huge amount of energy(electricity)! One gramp of split Uranium or Plutonium can gives the same amount of energy as 20 tons of burned coal! However, people use this immense energy to raze places. Only 10 kilograms of plutonium is needed to make an Atomic Bomb. Summary: Nucler energy has pros and cons


What are the pros and cons of using Nuclear energy?

The kWh produced by nuclear energy is the cheapest. It is a clean energy that does not pollute the environment. It gives chance for people to work during its construction and operation. It is reliable source of energy.


What are some pros and cons about nuclear fission?

Pro- Lots of energy Con- Hard to contain


When did the us start using nuclear energy?

The USA started using nuclear energy in 1951


Do 68 percent of the electrical energy in the US produced by Nuclear Fuel?

No. About 20% of the US electrical energy supply is from nuclear power.


How does nuclear energy help us?

Nuclear energy is used to raise steam to drive a steam/generator to produce electricity


What is the energy production in the us?

Uranium is important in nuclear energy.


Does the US use nuclear energy?

Yes, the United States gets about 20% of its energy from Nuclear Power.


How are nuclear energy used?

Saying nuclear energy is like saying Norwegian furniture. Nuclear power/energy is used everywhere, in 2009 20% of all electricity in the US was nuclear origin.


Is nuclear energy dangerous for us?

it is there. it can be. it doesn't have to be.