Harvesting usable fuel from nuclear waste – and dealing with the last chemical troublemakers
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 08:10
in Physics & Chemistry
Nuclear energy provides about 11% of the world's total electricity today. This power source produces no carbon dioxide during plant operation, meaning it doesn't contribute to climate change via greenhouse gas emissions. It can provide bulk power to industry and households around the clock, giving it a leg up on the intermittent nature of solar and wind.