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Power To The People

05:17 Min

Nuclear power is commonly associated with negative perceptions, magnified by the atomic bomb and power plant accidents. The story of nuclear power begins with uranium, a natural element found on Earth's crust. It's a crucial mineral that produces heat through a process known as fission. Inside a nuclear reactor, the heat is tapped and used to turn a generator that produces electricity. As nuclear technology advances, its use expands to medical, space, and other industries.

Power To The People

Power To The People - Is Nuclear Energy Safe?

07 Jun 2024 10:00pm

Nuclear power is commonly associated with negative perceptions, magnified by the atomic bomb and power plant accidents. The story of nuclear power begins with uranium, a natural element found on Earth's crust. It's a crucial mineral that produces heat through a process known as fission. Inside a nuclear reactor, the heat is tapped and used to turn a generator that produces electricity. As nuclear technology advances, its use expands to medical, space, and other industries.

Power To The People

About the show:
As the world grapples with climate change, more and more countries in Asia are looking for ways to transition to clean energy. Bioenergy and geothermal are alternatives to supplement traditional power supplies. However, not all efforts are welcomed on the ground. From wind turbines pushing land prices up, to the fear of nuclear disaster and long-term environmental damage from biomass power plants, authorities and businesses face challenges from local communities.

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