Nuclear energy is obtained from the energy that resides in the core of an atom. Over 10% of the electricity in the world is provided by nuclear energy. This is nearly double the electricity generated by the combined energy of the sun, wind, and tides. Over the years, this form of energy has become a […]
Wind Energy as a Substitute for Nuclear Power
We know wind energy today as a clean and renewable source of energy. As it relies on air currents for generating electricity, it reduces the emission of greenhouse gases. The use of wind power dates back to ancient times when it was used for moving boats. This was done by adjusting the sails according to […]
How Solar Energy Can Reduce Dependence on Nuclear Power
A worldwide movement has already begun for finding long-term solutions for climate change. The Paris Agreement, which was signed in 2006, was made official by more than 180 countries. It set a goal of keeping the increase in global average temperature below 2-Degree Celsius. The agreement recognized that this would go a long way towards […]
5 Companies That Generate Renewable Energy
Countries across the world are shifting towards the use of renewable energy sources. They want to reduce harmful emissions and protect the planet. Because the concerns of environmental degradation are forever growing. Therefore, it’s extremely important for everyone to act and choose companies that support renewable energy. Recently, International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that the […]
5 Countries Leading the Production of Renewable Energy
Fossil fuels are one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gases on our planet today. Using renewable energy is an extremely important step towards saving the environment from disasters. But we all know we’re far away from ending our dependence on fossil fuels completely. However, it’s not impossible that large-scale production of renewable energy can […]
What’s Stopping the World from Being Nuclear-free?
The world has seen the devastation brought about by the use of nuclear weapons in 1945. Since then, several countries have tried to acquire nuclear weapons. Today, only nine countries of the world possess them. The rest are believed to have given up their plans of acquiring nuclear arsenal. Experts still ponder over the reasons […]
4 Best Alternatives to Nuclear Energy
On the 26th of April 1986, there was a sudden rise in power at the Chernobyl Nuclear Energy Power Plant. This caused an explosion and fire that destroyed Unit 4 of the plant. As a result, more than 200,000 people had to be relocated. The worst was yet to come. On the 11th of March […]