Coal is formed from decayed plant matter that accumulated hundreds of millions of years ago. It is a non-renewable energy source and produces a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions when burnt.
From the BBC, information about both types of power, especially written for students.
Some of its advantages include reliability, affordability, abundance, known technologies, safety, and efficiency. Read more...
Nuclear energy is cleaner while generating electricity. Nuclear fission provides energy without releasing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. However, nuclear power plants generate radioactive waste, a critical factor when doing a fossil fuel to nuclear power pollution comparison.
WHO Report Says That Fukushima Nuclear Accident Posed Minimal Risk to Health | TIME.com
Photo montage with comments by Fukushima residents about the loss of culture, tradition, community, way of life and even life itself because of the Fukushima tragedy.
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From How Stuff Works
Our uranium fuelled Fukushima; it can't be business as usual.
The case for expanding nuclear energy is based on myths about its status, greenhouse gas emissions, proliferation, accidents, wastes and economics.
Should nuclear energy be part of Australia’s (and many other countries') future energy mix? We think so, particularly as part of a solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent dangerous climate change.
All radioactive waste is contained and managed, with some clearly needing deep and permanent burial.
Canadian company Cameco, the world's largest uranium producer, is seeking to develop the uranium mine, which would cover an area 9km long and 1.5km wide.
