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Nuclear power plants were made in the hope of providing a more efficient source of electricity than is obtained from coal powered plants.
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How much electricity is produced by nuclear power?
1.7% of Pakistan electricity is produced by nuclear power stations
What are the objections to nuclear power stations?
to check that its working
What pollution is produced in nuclear power stations?
Air pollution
Do you need nuclear power?
You don't need nuclear power, energy can be generated using other methods, fossil fuels, hydro-electric etc. However nuclear power does reduce a countries reliance on fossil fuel, which can be particularly important for countries with few fossil fuel reserves of their own. Nuclear power stations do not release CO2 into the atmosphere so do not directly contribute to global warming. Many countries are looking at an investment in nuclear power to help meet CO2 emissions targets. Nuclear power stations are also required to make plutonium for nuclear weapons. Plutonium does not occur naturally and can only be made from uranium in nuclear reactors. Any country with a nuclear weapons program will have a civilian nuclear power industry for this reason.
What runs on nuclear energy?
Nuclear power stations producing electricity, also some naval vessels and submarines
When was Sizewell nuclear power stations created?
Sizewell nuclear power stations was created in 1995.
How many cities are having nuclear power stations in India?
India has 19 nuclear power stations all together.
Where is nuclear How and where it is used?
Nuclear Power is used in power stations to produce electricity
Are nuclear power stations more efficient than coal power stations?
yes
What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?
nuclear waste
What are the two nuclear power stations in Pakistan?
The Chashma Nuclear Power Complex and Karachi Nuclear Power Plant are in Pakistan.
Is Nuclear energy used in Ireland?
No, there are no nuclear power stations in Ireland.
What is a real world example of nuclear energy?
Nuclear power stations.
Is nuclear power stations sustainable?
Yes.
Is it true that coal and natural gas are the main fossil fuels used in nuclear power stations?
Fossil fuels are not used in nuclear power stations. Nuclear fuel is used (uranium)
Are nuclear power stations better for the environment than power stations that burn fossil fuels?
Yes
What do nuclear power stations produce very little of that are dangerous?
Nuclear waste.
