nuclear power stations
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Nuclear power stations-Are they safe? By Sophie Zhao 11N Introduction In this report, I will attempt to find out if nuclear power stations are safe. Assuming people who read this report has no background knowledge on this topic, I will explain some basic facts about it. Then, I am going to write the arguments for and against nuclear energy, and the evidence behind it. The arguments will only backed up by safety issues. Before I start, I would like to remind the readers that the word safe is a relative term. No method of extracting energy is 100% safe. The only way to find out if Nuclear power stations are safe is to compare it with other types of power stations. Background To fully understand the risks involved, it is vital to know how a nuclear power station works. Basically, they work by using nuclear fission to release energy to create electricity. When this...


