What is nuclear energy?

Non-renewable energy source

Used to generate electricity

Study of nuclear energy was done since 1895

Formula found by Albert Einstein aided in the development

of nuclear power plant

Favorable energy source for developed countries to

generate electricity
Current Situation
More than 430 nuclear power reactors and 70 reactors are
under construction (World Nuclear Association, 2014)

On 11 March 2011, a major nuclear accident occurred at

Fukushima Daiichi reactors (World Nuclear Association,
2014)

The radioactive materials that had leaked and caused

many controversies for the Japanese government and
citizens
Does the use of nuclear
energy benefits the
world?
Nuclear energy gives more benefits
than problems, not only to world but
also for mankind
Provides clean air
Prevent climate change

Do not release greenhouse gases including carbon

dioxide gas which helps us to reduce global warming
64 gigatons release of greenhouse gases and 1.8 million
death related to air pollution had been prevented by
using nuclear energy (Hansen, as cited in McGovern,
2013)
Does not release any pollutants

In United States, 70% out of the 30% of emission free

sources electricity is from nuclear energy (Nuclear
Energy Institute, 2008)
Reduces acid rain
Amount of soot in the air can be reduced
 On the other hand However

Tailings are produced Low life cycle emission

uranium mining
Nuclear energy life
Low level waste cycle emission is 15
times lower than
Contains 5% to 10% of natural gas and 30
uranium (Diehl, P. 2013) times lower than coal
(World Nuclear
Association, 2011)
Fulfills the Americas
Clean Act Regulations
Positive effect on
economy and nature
Create job opportunities

Requires professional and non-professional workforce

500,000 people are employed in European nuclear
industry (Foratom, 2010)
Able to secure a stable job life span for a nuclear
power plant is 60 years
Economical benefit
Can save governments fund
Local economy and community can be benefit from nuclear
energy
Yearly, a nuclear power plant generates total revenue of 430
million in the sales of service and goods in the local society
and approximately 40 million in total workers pay(Nuclear
Energy Institute, 2008)
 On the other hand However

The radioactivity Preserve surrounding

released during area and provide a safe
operation habitat

Smaller area is needed

for construction so
less trees are chopped
down
No dreadful effect on the
local aquatic life at
Calvert Cliffs nuclear
plant (Nuclear Energy
Institute, 2014)
Conclusion
Nuclear energy is the most valuable energy source in
generation of electricity and should be widely used around
the world.
Recommendations
Make existing and upcoming reactors safer

The emergency backup equipment must be updated

Nuclear scientist should come up with new design for
nuclear reactors
Improve security regulations at nuclear power plant

Strengthen the security level of power plant to prevent

from terrorist attack
Authorized personnel must be checked to detect for any
explosive and restricted materials
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McGovern, J. (2013). Opinion: Nuclear energy can be an ally in the fight against climate change.
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