What is Nuclear Power?

Nuclear power is created by splitting uranium atoms in a process that is called fission. The fission procedure is used in order to create steam and thereby generate electricity. This type of energy is a viable source of power for electric plants, nuclear ships and submarines. Nuclear energy is considered clean energy since it has a low impact on the environment, and is emissions-free. The ongoing debate regarding the use of nuclear energy, heightened following nuclear instability in Japan, has further called into question the safety and stability of nuclear power. Waste produced by nuclear plants must be kept sealed for long periods of time in order for radioactivity to fade away. Nuclear plants and waste need to be safeguarded against natural disasters, and anything else that might compromise its safety. New technologies making an effort to create a safer, less radioactive form of nuclear power, called nuclear fusion.