Useful applications of radioactivity and nuclear energy

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Useful applications of radioactivity and nuclear
energy

• Power for good... and evil

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Power generation

• Heat energy from the nuclear fission is used to
  create steam that generates electricity by
  turning a turbine

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Dimming of the day

• Nuclear power offered the promise of plentiful
  cheap power. It has failed to deliver.
• Public hostility and fear
• Periodic accidents and disasters
• Availability of nuclear fuel
• Problems of disposal
• Costs of power production

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Nuclear power prevalent in Europe
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Nuclear power environmental friend

• The greatest environmental threat is perceived to
  be global warming