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Nuclear Power

Nuclear Power. Dylan Evans. Power stats. Nuclear power is one of the most powerful sources of energy. A typical plant could produce 12.4 billion kilowatt hours Just 65 plants alone could power 20% of the U.S Since 1991, 31 states have at least 1 power plant in them. Uses.

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Nuclear Power

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  1. Nuclear Power Dylan Evans

  2. Power stats • Nuclear power is one of the most powerful sources of energy. • A typical plant could produce 12.4 billion kilowatt hours • Just 65 plants alone could power 20% of the U.S • Since 1991, 31 states have at least 1 power plant in them

  3. Uses • Electricity for homes and factories • Heating for cities and towns

  4. Pros • Efficient power • Small space taken up • Recyclable • Little fuel required

  5. cons • Low safety • Unstable • High pollution • Meltdowns • Waste disposal

  6. Sources • "U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)." U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2012. <http://205.254.135.7/>. • "The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy." Tripod | Create a Website or Blog with Web Hosting. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2012. <http://members.tripod.com/funk_pheno

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