Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy - In less than 14 minutes

Hi, in this short video, we will discuss the main advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power. Please, give us at least 14 minutes of your attention.

As with any energy source, renewable or non-renewable, there are always some pros and cons. It’s all about the fact that nothing is perfect, and we are not looking for the perfect source.

We’ll review some of these top benefits and drawbacks to keep in mind when comparing nuclear to other energy sources.

What are the most mentioned advantages? It’s a fact that nuclear power is a reliable, large-scale, controllable source, low-carbon energy source with a small land footprint.

What are the most mentioned disadvantages? These are high investment costs, radioactive waste, nuclear safety, and sustainability of uranium resources.

Let's look at these disadvantages in more detail.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & content
00:53 High investment costs
02:18 Radioactive waste
05:28 Nuclear safety
09:14 Sustainability
10:08 Capacity factor
10:58 Controllable sources
12:08 Low-carbon source
13:19 NIMBY
14:21 Conclusion


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