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1 Annotated Bibliography Office of Nuclear Energy. (2021, March 29). Advantages and challenges of nuclear energy. Energy.gov.https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/advantages-and-challenges-nuclear-energy In this article, the Office of Nuclear Energy explains the possible advantages and challenges of nuclear energy. As a regulatory agency and branch of the U.S. Department of Energy, they discuss its ability to provide emissions-free energy at a low cost while creating jobs, and supporting national security. They also recognize the social and fiscal challenges facing their wide adoption and implementation. Overall, the Office of Nuclear Energy provides a balanced and informative assessment of nuclear energy. U.S. Energy Information Administration. (2022, November 7). Nuclear explained. Nuclear power and the environment - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/nuclear/nuclear-power-and-the-environment.php This article by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) provides a clear view of the impact nuclear energy has on the environment. The EIA is a government agency that is aimed at providing information on global energy. The article discusses both the positive and negative impacts nuclear energy has on the environment. This includes its ability to generate clean energy that doesn't produce greenhouse gases as well as recognizing possible risks of accidents and the creation of radioactive waste. Overall, the EIA’s article serves as a resource for all exploring the environmental impact of nuclear energy. The Many Uses of Nuclear Technology. World Nuclear Association. (2021, May). https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/non-power-nuclear-applications/overview/th

2 e-many-uses-of-nuclear-technology.aspx#:~:text=Radioisotopes%2C%20nuclear%20pow er%20process%20heat,water%20resources%20and%20the%20environment The article by the World Nuclear Association (WNA) provides an overview of the various applications of nuclear energy outside of its most captivating use which is power generation. The WNA is a global organization that promotes the use of nuclear energy for peaceful uses. The article discusses a wide range of applications including agriculture, medicine, industry, and research. The WNA overall conveys a message that nuclear technology is being used to improve people's lives worldwide. Leppert, R., & Kennedy, B. (2023, August 18). Growing share of Americans favor more nuclear power. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/18/growing-share-of-americans-favor- more-nuclear-power/ In the article for the Pew Research Center by Richard Leppert and Brian Kennedy, they report on a survey that found increasing support for nuclear energy by Americans. The author presents the findings noting that 57% of Americans now favor the use of nuclear energy which is a major increase from 43% in 2020. The increase in support for nuclear energy is likely due to several factors including public awareness of climate change and the pursuit of renewable sources of energy. Overall, the article provides an analysis of public opinion in the U.S. and suggests that there is growing support for nuclear power.

3 Cooperation in Nuclear Power. World Nuclear Assocation. (2020, November). https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/current-and-future-generation/cooperation-i n-nuclear-power.aspx This article by the World Nuclear Association (WNA) is an overview of global cooperation in nuclear energy efforts. The WNA is an organization that promotes the peaceful application of nuclear technology specifically in the energy sector. The article discusses various ways cooperation occurs in nuclear energy noting the different forms of agreements. The article also highlights the clear benefits of cooperation in the form of sharing knowledge, promotion of safety, and technological development. The WNA’s article is a valuable resource for understanding the role and utility of cooperation in the nuclear power industry. Smart, stable, reliable. IAEA. (2021, August 26). https://www.iaea.org/bulletin/smart-stable-reliable#:~:text=By%20operating%20flexibly %2C%20nuclear%20power,clean%20and%20reliable%20power%20supply. Safety of Nuclear Power Reactors. World Nuclear Association. (2022, March). https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/safety-o f-nuclear-power-reactors.aspx

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