00:00Nuclear energy is a polarizing topic, but one that can't be ignored.
00:03As far as economic opportunity cost goes, nuclear power plants are able to generate electricity at a similar rate as burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, or natural gas, but without the harmful byproducts emitted by fossil fuels.
00:16But only 10% of global energy stems from nuclear power.
00:20Why is this?
00:21Well, nuclear power is generated through fission, which is the process of splitting uranium atoms to produce energy.
00:26Fission is also the same process used in nuclear bombs.
00:30Here's where the topic gets a little polarizing.
00:32Because history has taught us how dangerous nuclear powers can be when used for the production of weapons, most countries don't love the idea of their adversaries scaling their nuclear capabilities.
00:42Some argue against even discussing the capabilities of nuclear power because of its perceived potential for harm.
00:48But in recent years, more and more people are beginning to agree that...
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