Nuclear Energy: The Question Before Us

Duration: 25

Year Published: 1981

Creator: National Geographic Society

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Chronicles the history, process, promises, and problems of nuclear energy. Documents the development of nuclear energy as a seemingly cheap, safe, efficient energy alternative to fossil fuels. Surveys the process from uranium mining to enrichment and fabrication of fuel rods. Explains aspects of plant and reactor construction and looks at the problems of nuclear waste storage and the possibility of equipment failure. Highlights the Three Mile Island incident and suggests that the costs of nuclear power outweighs the benefits.

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