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    Nuclear power is one of the most controversial forms of energy in the modern world; the destructive power of nuclear armaments has led to worldwide fear of nuclear energy. But as scientific communities continue to learn more about nuclear power, as well as ways to make it more practical in the competitive energy market, it may soon see an increase in its use in the United States. Consequently, several major problems with nuclear energy need to be evaluated by the U.S., and potential improvements

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    Nuclear Energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion. Nuclear fusion and fission is the joining and splitting of the nucleus of an atom, it was discovered by physicist Erico Fermi in 1934 when he bombarded uranium with neutrons. Later, in 1942 a Russian named Ricardo Husada created the first nuclear chain reaction. In 1954 the first nuclear reactor was made just a few years later in 1956 the first large scale power plant was created in England. Today Nuclear power is fourteen percent

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    after several years, such as carbon emissions. However, nuclear energy damages the earth to an extent that could remain for several million years. Energy resources such as carbon emissions are decomposable after several years, yet nuclear energy appears to produce the greatest amount of damaging effects to this planet. Nuclear waste can remain deadly on earth’s surface for millions of years. Many citizens may have some form of knowledge on nuclear energy, but are not well informed about it. This form

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    While some say nuclear power is risky, the facts prove otherwise. Nuclear energy is often treated as a taboo subject due to misconceptions throughout history by the public, but in actuality, nuclear energy is relatively safe, when practiced correctly. Nuclear energy is a process in which atoms are split, producing heat, which boils water. The steam then turns a turbine to produce electricity. While fission is involved in nuclear bombs, the process in each are both different. The ‘fuel’ used for this

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    What is Nuclear Power? Nuclear power uses nuclear fission to release nuclear energy which creates heat that can then be used in nuclear power stations to provide electricity. In nuclear fission, the nucleus splits apart generating large amounts of energy. Nuclear fusion is also an excellent energy source because it produces no greenhouse gases or combustion products which are not radioactive. The drawback is that it takes too much energy so we are sticking to nuclear fission. Nuclear power a controversial

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    12th 2016 Nuclear Power: The realistic, smart choice After the Fukushima Daiichi accident, nuclear power was once again brought into the spotlight with one burning question: Is it worth the risks? Well, I believe it is, and that we can avoid those risks altogether if we do it properly. One of our biggest upcoming problems is climate change, and with solar and wind power not able to provide enough clean power, nuclear is the safe, reliable, realistic, and clean option. Nuclear power has always

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    Specific Purpose: After my speech, the class will be more accepting to the idea of using nuclear power as a new form of energy. Central Idea: Today, you will learn about the devastating effects our current forms of generating energy causes and how nuclear energy can help fix those effects. Introduction: We live in a world that is crumbling and being destroyed all around us at an increasing rate. Humanity is now on a collision course with the natural environment. Using an alternative energy source

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    Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) was one of the biggest NPP that was supposed to move Ukraine, the former USSR to advanced stages of development by providing energy. The headquarters was located in Moscow regulated by the USSR Ministry of Energy, or Minenergo. In April 1970, the main stakeholder and director/leader of the Chernobyl NPP was Viktor Bryukhanov, who came from Tashkent the capital of Uzbekistan. He was dismissed from his position after the Chernobyl tragedy and sentenced to ten years

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    Using Nuclear Power? Tatsue Kobayashi Acknowledgements I appreciate the help received from Kirsty, the teacher of this course, English for Academic Purpose Level 4. And, I would also like to thank all member of this course for valuable discussion and encouragement. Abstract Nowadays, people argues the danger of nuclear power, because the remarkable disaster occurred in Japan, 2011. The earthquake and Tsunami killed many people, and caused the accident of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants

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    Nuclear power is an alternative energy source with the visage of being clean and reliable, but also dangerous. Nuclear power as an energy source emerged after 1956, and is formed in a process called nuclear fission, in which a nucleus of an atom is split resulting in a large output of usable energy (World Nuclear Association). The decision to pursue the path of nuclear energy and to what extent is a highly debated topic in which experts are forced to weigh the risks and the rewards. The outcome of

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