NUCLEAR FACILITY PRESENTATION

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station

Grand Gulf Nuclear Generating Station Nuclear Power Plant

South Texas Nuclear Generating Station

Perry Nuclear Power Plant

Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant

MILLSTONE POWER STATION

Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station

CALLAWAY NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION

Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station

POSITIVE AFFECTS OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

• Nuclear power generation does emit relatively low amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2). The emissions of green house gases and therefore the contribution of nuclear power plants to global warming is therefore relatively little.
• This technology is readily available, it does not have to be developed first.
• It is possible to generate a high amount of electrical energy in one single plant.

DISADVANTAGES OF NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION:

• The waste from nuclear energy is extremely dangerous and it has to be carefully looked after for several thousand years.
• High risks: Despite a generally high security standard, accidents can still happen. It is technically impossible to build a plant with 100% security. A small probability of failure will always last.
• During the operation of nuclear power plants, radioactive waste is produced, which in turn can be used for the production of nuclear weapons.

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