4. Radiation, or “nuclear fallout”, can cause DNA mutations and death.

5. The first successful chain reaction was achieved in a graphite-uranium reactor in a squash court under the west stands of the athletic at the University of Chicago. It was rebuilt in 1943 at a site southwest of Chicago then was decommissioned in 1954. This was the first use of nuclear energy to generate power. In 1956, the first major nuclear power plant was opened in England.

8. Nuclear plants can be dual purpose-It is possible to desalinate water by the reaction process.

9. Little or no air pollution.

10. One plant can generate power for a huge amount of people.

11. The Earth has limited amounts of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels. Nuclear energy could still produce electricity after fossil fuels become scarce.

13. Meltdowns are disasters that occur by uncontrolled reactions or uncontained heat spreading. They can result in fires, explosions, and release of nuclear fallout into the atmosphere.

14. Nuclear fuel is radioactive. It can be dangerous to process and ship.

15. Nuclear fission fuel is nonrenewable, although fusion fuel is common.

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