“nuclear-energy” Charts
Is Nuclear Energy Truly Dangerous? »
It turns out the dangers of nuclear energy may be severely overstated. From 1971-2009, it is estimated that 5000 died…
Alternative energy no substitute for clean nuclear »
The post-Fukushima shutdown of Germany's nuclear plants is having a huge impact on electricity prices, which have jumped 50 percent.…
Archaic Utility Rules Stall Local Solar Power Development »
Many people expect that solar power will dramatically expand once it becomes less expensive than grid electricity. But archaic utility…
Electricity Production Costs by Fuel Type »
In 2012, petroleum had the highest electricity production costs (operations & maintenance costs + fuel costs) at 22.48 cents per…
CO2 Emissions Avoided by the Nuclear Industry »
Nuclear generated electricity avoids carbon dioxide emissions that would otherwise be released from the burning of fossil fuels. In 2012,…
Which countries rely on nuclear energy the most? »
France relies the most heavily on nuclear energy out of any country, generating 74.8% of its total energy from nuclear…
U.S. Nuclear Net Summer Capacity by State »
In 2010, Illinois had the highest nuclear net summer capacity of any state, having the ability to generate 11.44 gigawatts…