Section F: Nuclear Power Explained – Basics

          1)    How does Nuclear Power Work

Video Title: Nuclear Energy Explained: How does it work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcOFV4y5z8c

2) Overview of 
Benefits, Risks and Cons of a Nuclear Power Plant

Benefits of Nuclear Power Plant

A.             No carbon emission during energy production compared to combustion of fossil fuel

B.             Ability to produce energy levels far exceeding what conventional coal power plants

can produce

C.             Does not depend on climate and weather conditions

D.             No direct deaths during the production of energy

E.             Usage of fossil fuels

Risks of Nuclear Power Plant

A.             Radiation

B.             Reactor accidents

C.             Radioactive waste

Cons of Nuclear Power Plant

A.             Indirect CO2 emissions

B.             Indirect deaths (Only when a meltdown of the reactor occurs)

C.             Waste management

D.             Expenses

E.             Does not use fossil fuels

Feel free to explore the videos below for reference.

Video: Nuclear Energy Explained: Risk or Opportunity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7LO8lL4Ai4

Video: Nuclear Energy: Pros and Cons

https://youtu.be/kCjgiib2vJU

Video: Ted Talk Debate: Does the world need nuclear energy?

https://youtu.be/UK8ccWSZkic