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As usual, military reasons firstly. Making the A-bomb in WW2, then the aim of having nuclear powered submarines, and making plutonium for more bombs. Commercial use of LWR's and gas cooled reactors was then thought to offer cheap power, compared to fossil fuels, but this has been largely an illusion. Now the emphasis is on not producing greenhouse gases.
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Where are nuclear Power plants found?
nuclear power plant are found in plain areas around the world like in the USA creating nuclear energy
Is nuclear power hazadous to people?
the power itself isn't. creating the power is, because, you have a nuclear reactor of some kind, with radioactive parts.
What are the reasons why you should not use nuclear power?
Some of the reasons that we should not use nuclear power are, although it is a effective way to create a large amount of power in a short time and at relatively low initial cost, the proses of nuclear fission in which the nuclei of a group of uranium 265 atoms are split by an electron creating a chain reaction, has many disadvantages. For one, the radiation is very damaging, and it creates radioactive waste that is a devil to clean up properly. And if we were to rely on it, we would eventually have to switch to other mens because it uranium decays.
Do you have a substitute for nuclear energy?
Burning fossil fuels or creating hydro electric power systems are currently the only viable alternatives to nuclear power in terms of the amount of power generated.
Is nuclear power banned?
No, nuclear power is not banned in most countries. However, some countries have chosen to phase out or discontinue nuclear power plants for various reasons such as safety concerns, cost, or public opinion. Generally, nuclear power is regulated and subject to strict safety protocols.
How many of the countries in the world do not have nuclear power reactors?
There are currently (year 2013) 31 countries having nuclear power reactors. The rest are not having nuclear power.
How is nuclear power being used for peaceful purpose?
Creating Energy for the world to use. Hope this helps.
What is energy created from processing uranium and creating nuclear fission?
Energy created from processing uranium and creating nuclear fission is known as nuclear energy. This process involves splitting uranium atoms in a controlled chain reaction to release a large amount of heat, which is then used to generate electricity in nuclear power plants.
What would make the US want to use nuclear energy?
Some reasons could be: * Availability of nuclear fuel * Availability of nuclear technology * Declining reserves of fossil fuels * Power generation Potential of nuclear fuels
Why is nuclear energy fairly cheap?
nuclear energy is fairly cheap for many reasons. Mainly, the life time of a nuclear power plants is 60 years and that the nuclear fuel contribution to the cost of generated kilowatt.hour is very low.
Name 2 reasons for not using nuclear power?
it will lead to global destruction extinction of human race from earth
What are the moral reasons for or against nuclear power?
Moral reasons aren't an issue for Nuclear power affairs.. Everything may be dangerous at its beginning, but there isn't another way to develop something without running risks. Moral is related to customs. In the future, I believe that solar energy will substitute nuclear power, unless it becomes much more safer than today is.
