What is what is nuclear energy?

In March, 2013 the former NASA scientist James Hansen (of the 350 ppm limit fame) published a paper showing that nuclear energy has saved a total of 1.8 million lives in its history worldwide just by displacing air pollution that is a known killer 2. read more

Nuclear energy is energy in the nucleus (core) of an atom. Atoms are tiny particles that make up every object in the universe. There is enormous energy in the bonds that hold atoms together. Nuclear energy can be used to make electricity. But first the energy must be released. read more

Nuclear energy is the energy in the nucleus of an atom. Atoms are the smallest particles that can break a material. At the core of each atom there are two types of particles (neutrons and protons) that are held together. Nuclear energy is the energy that holds neutrons and protons. Nuclear energy can be used to produce electricity. read more