Review:
Nuclear Reactors
overall review score: 3.5
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Nuclear reactors are devices that harness the energy released from nuclear reactions to generate electricity. They are a key component of many countries' energy infrastructure.
Key Features
- Utilizes nuclear reactions to produce heat
- Generates electricity through steam turbines
- Requires specialized fuel such as uranium or plutonium
Pros
- Produces large amounts of energy without greenhouse gas emissions
- Provides a reliable source of baseload power
Cons
- Risk of accidents and radioactive leaks
- Complex and expensive to build and maintain
- Long-lived radioactive waste disposal issues