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Nuclear energy is, for the most part, generated by nuclear reactors. These reactors create hideously radioactive material when they burn fuel, and the spent fuel bundles remain radioactive for thousands of years. Storage and security are a problem. Accidents at nuclear plants are inevitable. Things break and people make mistakes, and we've seen that already. Oh, and we'll see it again. The clock is ticking. And it costs a mint to build the plants because of the safety issues (which cannot completely prevent accidents). Another "minor" problem is the one where a plant is used to make fissile material for a nuclear weapon. A number of countries are working along these lines as you read this. Problems dealing with spent fuel and those associated with accidents and the cost of constructing a plant cause people to hesitate to support nuclear power. And that's setting aside the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
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Which is NOT a factor in why nuclear energy has failed to live up to the initial hopes that it would solve nations' energy needed?
Available plutonium and uranium are reserved for nuclear weapons is not a factor in why nuclear energy has failed to live up to the hopes that it would solve the nations' energy needed. Many people worry about the safety of nuclear reactors.
Where is the nuclear energy used the most and why?
The USA uses the most nuclear energy. There is the highest number of Nuclear Power Plants in the world. The reason is simple: USA needs energy and the easiest way to get it is building nuclear power plants.
What is nuclear energy prohibitive?
The term "nuclear energy prohibitive" means nuclear energy cannot be used. The exact reason depends on circumstances, but, in most cases, the problem is that nuclear power plant's output is constant, so, for example, if a nuclear plant powers a city, you need to divert excess power at night, when that city's consumption goes down. Hence, municipal electricity is nuclear energy prohibitive.
Should we people use nuclear energy in the future?
The decision to use nuclear energy in the future depends on various factors such as safety measures, waste disposal solutions, and public opinion. Nuclear energy can provide a reliable source of low-carbon electricity, but concerns about accidents, waste management, and potential proliferation of nuclear weapons need to be carefully considered before deciding its future use.
How effective is nuclear energy?
The reason nuclear energy is most efficient today is, because with little it can create a hundred times more. For instance, Japan's entire economy is constructed on nuclear energy. Even if they have suffered, because of some inconveniences, before that they use to be the leading economical giant. In general nuclear energy is the most efficient resource on the planet, right now.
What are two reasons that people don't use nuclear fusion as a energy source?
One good reason-it has not been made to work yet! We do of course use solar energy which is produced by nuclear fusion
Why India need nuclear power plan?
The same reason as the other countries that have nuclear power plans. Firstly to show off power. The other reason : Fear. Not even for energy generation, nuclear capability is justified due to the high risk that nuclear power plants represent.
What are some ways in which nuclear energy maybe used more efficiently and economically in the Caribbean?
I don't see any reason to think nuclear energy could be used more efficiently there than elsewhere
Which is NOT a factor in why nuclear energy has failed to live up to the initial hopes that it would solve nations' energy needed?
Available plutonium and uranium are reserved for nuclear weapons is not a factor in why nuclear energy has failed to live up to the hopes that it would solve the nations' energy needed. Many people worry about the safety of nuclear reactors.
Were is nuclear energy used the most and why?
Japan and the US both use large amounts of nuclear power. The reason for this is both are highly populated, industrial countries. They use a lot of power, so they need efficient energy sources like nuclear power.
Where is the nuclear energy used the most and why?
The USA uses the most nuclear energy. There is the highest number of Nuclear Power Plants in the world. The reason is simple: USA needs energy and the easiest way to get it is building nuclear power plants.
What is the reason why the huge amount of energy present in nuclear is not harvested?
I don't understand what you mean. The US alone has over 100 nuclear reactors with more now on order
Reason nuclear fusion isn't a source of energy?
It has not been successfully developed yet on Earth, but it is the source of the sun's energy, so we all use it every day!
What is nuclear energy prohibitive?
The term "nuclear energy prohibitive" means nuclear energy cannot be used. The exact reason depends on circumstances, but, in most cases, the problem is that nuclear power plant's output is constant, so, for example, if a nuclear plant powers a city, you need to divert excess power at night, when that city's consumption goes down. Hence, municipal electricity is nuclear energy prohibitive.
Should we people use nuclear energy in the future?
The decision to use nuclear energy in the future depends on various factors such as safety measures, waste disposal solutions, and public opinion. Nuclear energy can provide a reliable source of low-carbon electricity, but concerns about accidents, waste management, and potential proliferation of nuclear weapons need to be carefully considered before deciding its future use.
What has the author Joseph P Reason written?
Joseph P. Reason has written: 'A comparative study of nuclear technology and direct energy conversion methods for space power systems'
How effective is nuclear energy?
The reason nuclear energy is most efficient today is, because with little it can create a hundred times more. For instance, Japan's entire economy is constructed on nuclear energy. Even if they have suffered, because of some inconveniences, before that they use to be the leading economical giant. In general nuclear energy is the most efficient resource on the planet, right now.
