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Does nuclear energy have safety issues?

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It certainly does!

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Is nuclear energy safety?
nosomewhat, but i would go with the above answer -no
Why is the nuclear energy called nuclear energy?
Because it comes entirely from the Atomic Nucleus.
What is the current federal agency responsible for safety related issues of nuclear energy?
In the US it is the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commision). Website www.nrc.gov
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Because it is energy derived from the heat made by a (Hopefully) controlled nuclear reaction. The nuclear reaction involves the nucleus of Uranium 235 (or possibly Plutonium 239) fissioning or...
How does nuclear energy produce energy?
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