Question

Why is nuclear power special?

Answer 1

Answer:

Nuclear energy provided 52% of America's carbon-free electricity in 2020, making it the largest domestic source of clean energy. Nuclear power plants do not emit greenhouse gases while generating electricity. They produce power by boiling water to create steam that spins a turbine

Answer 2

Answer:

There are two things to operating a nuclear power station (especially driving a nuclear reactor) that could be considered to be unique to the nuclear industry: the compact source of energy, and the heat and the radioactivity from the fission products.

Explanation:

Nuclear energy provided 52% of America's carbon-free electricity in 2020, making it the largest domestic source of clean energy. Nuclear power plants do not emit greenhouse gases while generating electricity. They produce power by boiling water to create steam that spins a turbine.