Over the years, there have been opposing views about nuclear energy. While some energy experts consider nuclear power a great alternative source of energy next to fossil fuels, environmentalists have stated their concerns on this issue. The contentious issues surrounding the use of nuclear technology and its global effect have made this energy source a controversial one.
Just what exactly is nuclear energy? Considered to be a promising non-renewable producer of electricity, with over 30 countries benefiting from it, including the United States and some countries in Europe, it is the energy that results when the nucleus of an atom is split into two different lighter elements. During this process, its mass is then converted into massive energy that can supply electricity. In fact, around 13% of the world’s electricity demand comes from this energy source.