Radioactive Pollution: Causes, Effects and Solutions to Nuclear Radiation Radioactive pollution occurs when there is a presence or depositions of radioactive materials in the atmosphere or environment, especially where their presence is accidental and when it presents an environmental threat due to radioactive decay. The destruction caused by the radioactive materials is because of the emissions of … Read more
What is Nuclear Waste? Put simply, nuclear waste, or radioactive waste, is what is left over of the nuclear substances that were being used. Nuclear materials are often used for medical treatment and diagnosis, as well as producing energy. The waste that comes out of nuclear reactor is dangerously radioactive and remains so for thousands … Read more
Nuclear Waste Disposal Nuclear has long been considered a great way to generate the power that lights and heats our homes. It can generate electricity without greenhouse gas emissions. However, after a few terrible disasters in Nuclear power plants around the world, people have become more and more aware that, when not treated carefully, nuclear … Read more
Is Nuclear Energy Renewable? Nuclear energy is the energy that is in the core (nucleus) of an atom. Atoms are small particles which make up the entire universe and everything it holds. There is a tremendous force of energy that is able to keep the atoms bonded together. What is amazing about nuclear energy is … Read more
Nuclear Energy Facts When it comes to listing the top 30 nuclear facts, there is a mix of the good, the bad and the ugly. What may surprise you is how little difference there is between the risks of nuclear energy and fossil fuel energy, although the benefits may be greater. Read more about pros … Read more
Nuclear Energy Pros and Cons As of today, nuclear energy is considered as one of the most environmentally friendly source of energy as it produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions during the production of electricity as compared to traditional sources like coal power plants. Nuclear fission is the process that is used in nuclear reactors to … Read more
What is Nuclear Energy? The generation of electricity using nuclear energy started way back in the 1940s after the horrendous Second World War. When peace finally prevailed, scientists began researching on how nuclear stockpiles could be turned into useful energy source to get the world back on its feet. The potential of enormously cheap electricity … Read more
What is Nuclear Energy? Energy cannot be created nor be destroyed but it can be converted from one form to another. Nearly all the mass of the atom is concentrated in a tiny nucleus in the center. The nucleus is composed principally of two sorts of particles: the proton which carries the positive charge and … Read more
What is Nuclear Energy? Nuclear energy is the energy released by a chain reaction, specifically by the process of nuclear fission or fusion in the reactor. The source of fuel used to generate nuclear energy is mined and processed uranium (enriched uranium), which is utilized to generate steam and produce electricity. How does a nuclear … Read more
What is Nuclear Energy? Since the start of the industrial revolution, the demand for energy has accelerated each passing year. Today, most of this energy demand is satisfied by the use of fossil fuels. The devastating events at Chernobyl, Fukushima and Three Mile Island have diluted some of the enthusiasm that once surrounded nuclear energy. … Read more