• Nuclear Energy: An Easy-to-Understand Guide About Atomic Power

    Nuclear Energy: An Easy-to-Understand Guide About Atomic Power

    Nuclear energy has captured public interest for decades.  From nuclear war to power plant meltdowns, nuclear power generation has been made out to be a mysterious and dangerous technology.   However, in recent years, public reaction to nuclear power have started to change.   Nuclear energy has entered the sustainable spotlight, and fear from the past is…

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  • Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy: Safety, Cost, & Efficiency

    Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy: Safety, Cost, & Efficiency

    What Is Nuclear Energy? Nuclear energy is derived from the energy in the core of an atom. Power plants use the process of nuclear fission—the splitting of the atom—to create energy. Some nuclear power plants use uranium atoms. These are split when hit by a neutron, releasing heat and radiation. This atomic collision also releases…

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  • An Introduction to Nuclear Energy

    An Introduction to Nuclear Energy

    We see the confused stares. Many of you may be curious as to what an introduction to “nuclear energy” is doing on an eco-conscious blog.  Let us put it in perspective… While nuclear energy has long been touted as a no-go for environmentalists, some scientists now argue that nuclear energy is one of the most…

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