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It's created by splitting atoms which releases tons of energy that can be used to heat water, create steam which then condenses and falls, which turns a turbine. This turbine powers a generator.

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Non-renewable, we're using uranium at a faster rate than it can be replenished.

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-No greenhouse gas emissions

-Cheaper than coal

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-Fear of meltdowns happening

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How much of the world's electricity comes from this source?

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How much of the world's electricity comes from this source?

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Only 10%

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Nuclear energy is cheaper than coal, once the powerplant is built.

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Good: No greenhouse gas emissions, less expensive

Bad: Still have to mine uranium, have to build new plants, meltdowns are very dangerous (releases radioactivity)

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If Fort Collins switched to Nuclear power, what do we need to know?

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If Fort Collins switched to Nuclear power, what do we need to know?

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Half of Fort Collins' greenhouse gas emissions are produced from Rawhide Unit 1. They produce over 1 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. So, switching to nuclear energy to power Fort Collins would remove a LARGE chunk of our high climate goals.

"Nuclear power is something that can completely replace coal" - Michael Fox

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What would be easy about the shift to Nuclear Power?

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What would be easy about the shift to Nuclear Power?

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It's carbon footprint is equivalent to wind, which is less than solar. Nuclear powerplants take up a LOT less land, and still produces energy at night and on calm days.

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What would be challenging about shifting to Nuclear Power?

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What would be challenging about shifting to Nuclear Power?

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Nuclear powerplants have high operating costs. LWRS or Light Water Reactor Sustainability is trying to overcome the economical obstacles.

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An interactive visualization from Our World in Data.

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An interactive visualization from Our World in Data.