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This fact sheet explains how energy companies develop, maintain and exercise emergency preparedness plans to protect the health and safety of the public living near nuclear power plants.
This fact sheet explains the process of decommissioning a nuclear power plant after it is removed from service. This regulated process includes the removal and disposal of radioactive components and materials.
Mining uranium and preparing it for use in a nuclear energy plant is a complex and multifaceted process, requiring a precise knowledge of the element’s chemical nature to convert and enrich it. This fact sheet explains the steps comprising the front end of the fuel cycle.
This fact sheet details the research of radiation exposure and safety, as well as the organizations responsible for radiation protection regulations.
Nuclear energy can help meet the goals of a clean-energy, low-carbon economy because—like wind, solar and hydropower—it does not produce greenhouse gases. It is the largest clean-air energy source and the only one that can produce large amounts of electricity around the clock.