About

Nuclear energy offers a high-density, low-carbon source of electricity. Compared to fossil fuels, reactors release virtually no greenhouse gases and operate independently of weather conditions, providing steady baseload power.

Benefits of Nuclear Energy

• Produces large amounts of electricity with minimal greenhouse gas emissions.
• Requires far less land than wind or solar installations for equivalent output.
• Provides consistent, reliable power unlike intermittent renewable sources.

Safety Advancements

• Generation III+ reactors use passive safety systems that cool and shut down reactors without human intervention.
• Small modular reactors are factory-built, incorporate redundant safety features, and reduce on-site construction risk.
• Modern fuel designs and improved waste management enhance containment and storage safety.

Sources

• International Atomic Energy Agency – Nuclear power helps combat climate change
• World Nuclear Association – Nuclear power in the world today
• U.S. Department of Energy – Advancing small modular reactors