From: How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work? The Power Behind the Atom
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How can learning about nuclear reactors inform your understanding of energy and climate change?

Nuclear power provides a major source of low-carbon electricity. Knowing how it works can give you a clearer picture of energy options and the challenges we face in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Explore current debates on energy transition and identify at least two pros and cons of nuclear energy in addressing climate change.

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Nuclear reactors produce heat by sustaining a controlled chain reaction of nuclear fission.
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Control rods made from neutron-absorbing materials regulate the speed of the nuclear chain reaction.
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Water in nuclear reactors serves both as a coolant to remove heat and as a moderator to slow down...
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