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Nuclear Energy

Published on Nov 19, 2015

nuclear energy

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Nuclear Energy

by Michael Cannon
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Intro to nuclear energy

  • Nuclear energy is a controversial source of energy.
  • Nuclear energy is a necessary source of energy for the futures energy needs

How it works

fission and fusion

Fission

Uranium splits
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Fusion

Hydrogen combines

Nuclear supplies

abundance of uranium and hydrogen
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Nuclear vs. Fossil

Why nuclear should replace coal and oil
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Renewable energies

Why they aren't enough
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Why people oppose going nuclear

The opposing arguments

Why nuclear is safer than it seems

  • Technology is constantly improving.
  • Improving fuel rods,fusion,and fission.
  • US Nuclear Regulatory Commission rigorously inspects the power plants.
  • All but 2 nuclear accidents have occured safetly within the plant.
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How nuclear is cheaper

costs of modern energy
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Conclusion

Lets go nuclear