Nuclear Energy

A splitting atom releases enormous energy; harnessing it is difficult and unleashes a host of secondary problems. This section examines the intricacies of nuclear energy and political, social, environmental, and scientific concerns.

Basics

Want to know how energy is produced from a nuclear reaction? Want to learn about radiation? Start here!

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Issues

What risks does nuclear energy pose to the environment and our health? How much radioactive spent fuel has accumulated at energy sites around the world? Find the answers to these questions, and many more, here.

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History

This section documents nuclear energy’s development into a globally prominent energy source.

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