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Nuclear Basics

Answering some of the key questions about nuclear energyDid you know...? Nuclear energy is used to generate around 11% of the world's electricity, with almost no greenhouse gas emissions.Electricity generation - what are the options?What is radiation?Did you know...? A single uranium fuel pellet contains as much energy as 480 cubic metres of natural gas, 807 kilos of coal or 149 gallons of oil.How is uranium ore made into nuclear fuel?How does a nuclear reactor make electricity?What are nuclear wastes?Did you know...? Nuclear energy is used by more than 30 countries around the world. Nuclear technologies have many uses, including powering Mars rovers.What other things can nuclear technology be used for?The Nuclear IndustryDid you know...? Nuclear power plants can generate electricity continuously for many months at a time, without interruption.Global number of nuclear reactorsElectricity supplied by nuclear energyGreenhouse gas emissions avoidedGlossaryGallery | eShop | Reuse of WNA content | Contact us © 2015 World Nuclear Association, registered in England and Wales, number 01215741. Registered office: Tower House, 10 Southampton Street, London, WC2E 7HA, United Kingdom