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Created: Jan 05, 2007
Updated: Jul 17, 2007
All Areas of Focus » Energy »

Nuclear Power

Description
Nuclear power is the production of electrical energy using nuclear fission within a nuclear reactor to generate heat to power a steam turbine for electricity generation. Radioactive waste is produced as a by-product of nuclear power production. It has challenged sustainable energy thinkers because it produces few greenhouse gases in its life cycle but is a long-term waste storage hazard.
Keywords: radioactive waste, energy, power plant life cycle, persistent hazardous substance, low emissions, water use, enriched uranium, fuel rods, reprocessing, storage, safety, nuclear waste disposal, nuclear power plant phase-out, nuclear hazards, climate change, greenhouse gases, energy subsidies, uranium reserves, International Atomic Energy Agency, World Energy Council, plutonium, fast-breeder reactors, electricity, risk assessment, fuels



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Tn_ayslogo Nuclear Free Australia exists to work towards the elimination of the nuclear industry in all its forms both in Australia and worldwide. In achieving its aims NFA utilises many different methods from lobbying of governments to non-violent direct action.
 
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Nuclear Watch of New Mexicoseeks to promote both greater safety and environmental protection at regional nuclear facilities and federal policy changes that genuinely encourage international efforts to curb the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
 
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Med_radwaste Radwaste recognizes the highly debated, hotly contested controversy that surrounds the nuclear power industry and aims to present a non-partisan telling of all sides to the story. Covering nuclear related issues for over ten years, they offer an extensive Wastelink directory for those interested in finding out more about this field.
 
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