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… In the core of the sun, Hydrogen is converted to Helium providing enough energy to sustain life on earth. This process occurs at temperatures of 10-15 million degrees Celsius. We are now trying different methods here on Earth to make fusion the…

… are positively charged, must have enough kinetic energy to overcome their electrostatic force of repulsion. This can occur either when one nucleus is accelerated to high energies by an accelerating device, or when the energies of both…

… generated by either thermal or hydroelectric power plants. Thermal power plants use fuel to boil water which makes steam. The steam turns turbines that generate electricity. Hydroelectric power plants use the great force of rushing water from a dam…

… advantages to justify its use as an alternative fuel source. Among these problems are possibility of terrorrist attack, management of nuclear waste, and uranium mill tailings. Although nuclear power does not emit carbon dioxide, the main contributor…

… requiring a method be found to satisfy it. Energy conservation techniques will not be sufficient to keep demand down. Another method, building new power plants, will soon need to be implemented. Some of these needed power plants will create pollution…

… an alarming rate. As these resources diminish , people will be seeking alternative sources by which to generate electricity for heat and light . The only practical short term solution for the energy-crisis is nuclear power.Nuclear power, however is…

… and economic structure; nuclear power should be shut down and replaced with safer methods of power making. Ontario’s nuclear power is not the safe and clean way to produce power, Ontario’s nuclear plants are becoming outdated, nuclear waste…

… of nuclear weapons? Outline Title I. Introduction A. “Floating Chernobyl” B. Something to think about II. Statistics A. Russia’s nuclear arsenal B. US’ nuclear arsenal III. Treaties A. START I B. START II …

… for the Community Advisory Panel that is watching closely the decommissioning of the now-closed nuclear power plant. The 14-member panel will hold a day-long workshop Wednesday to discuss the dismantling and cleanup of the facility. At the top of the…

… the U.S.S.R. fought a nuclear arms war, the “Cold War.” The “Cold War” officially ended August 19, 1991, when the Soviet Union collapsed. Ironically, the war ended without a battle or a shot fired. In fact, nuclear weapons have only been used once.…