What are the good and bad points of nuclear power generation?

As with any energy source, renewable or non-renewable, there are pros and cons to using nuclear energy….Pros and cons of nuclear power.

Pros of nuclear energy	Cons of nuclear energy
Small land footprint	Very high upfront costs
High power output	Nuclear waste
Reliable energy source	Malfunctions can be catastrophic

Why is nuclear energy bad?

Nuclear power plants are a potential target for terrorist operations. An attack could cause major explosions, putting population centers at risk, as well as ejecting dangerous radioactive material into the atmosphere and surrounding region.

Why we should use nuclear power?

We should use nuclear power instead of other sources of energy because it can produce high levels of electricity without causing damage to our environment and atmosphere. Nuclear power plants produce less pollution than many of our other current energy sources, including coal fire and natural gas plants.

What are disadvantages of nuclear energy?

The final disadvantage is the plant’s concentrated level of capital. Although the fuel cost to produce power using nuclear energy is relatively low, there is still the necessity of having highly skilled workers to build, maintain and monitor the operations to ensure the safety and process of the plant.

Is nuclear power eco friendly?

Nuclear is a zero-emission clean energy source. It generates power through fission, which is the process of splitting uranium atoms to produce energy. According to the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the United States avoided more than 476 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2019.

Can you destroy nuclear waste?

It can be done. Long-term nuclear waste can be “burned up” in the thorium reactor to become much more manageable. If not for long-term radioactive waste, then nuclear power would be the ultimate “green” energy.