Question

Is nuclear energy clean?

Answer 1

Three reasons why nuclear is clean:

1. Nuclear power protects the environment: Nuclear is the cleanest energy source with no emissions.
   It produces energy by fission, which is the splitting of uranium atoms to release energy. Electricity is produced by using heat from fission to create steam, without the toxic byproducts created by fossil fuels, which turn a turbine.
2. The land impact of nuclear energy is minimal: Nuclear energy provides more electricity in less area than any other source of clean air, yet provides enormous volumes of carbon-free energy.
3. Nuclear power generates very little trash: The amount of used nuclear fuel is not as much as you may assume because it is approximately 1 million times more than that of other conventional energy sources.