nuclear energy

noun

physics
: energy that is created by splitting apart the nuclei of atoms

Examples of nuclear energy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The way federal regulators approach natural gas safety should be comparable to their stringent approach to nuclear energy, said Naomi Yoder, a data manager who focuses on LNG at the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 But as the climate crisis accelerates, most Americans now support expanding nuclear energy — 57%, up from 43% in 2020, a Pew Research survey found last year. Emily Pandise, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024 Some were also disappointed that nuclear energy was finally mentioned as part of the solution to climate change. Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023 Still, hydrogen seems like a vastly safer bet, one that offers hope for an end to nuclear energy. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2023 Only one member of the commission would represent renewable energy interests, and two would come from the nuclear energy and nuclear fuel industries. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024 The House gave final approval Friday to an accompanying resolution to direct the state Public Service Commission to prepare for nuclear energy. Bruce Schreiner, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024 Tech firms and Silicon Valley billionaires have been pouring money into nuclear energy for years, pitching the sustainable power source as crucial to the green transition. Emily Pandise, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024 Additionally, the government has increased support for nuclear energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024

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“Nuclear energy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuclear%20energy. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

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