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What is nuclear energy? Nuclear energy is the power released from the core of an atom (the ‘nucleus’). It can be produced in two ways: Fission — the split of a large atom into smaller atoms; Fusion — the joining of lighter atoms to create heavier atoms. Nuclear (fission) power plants split uranium atoms inside a reactor through fission. The heat generated produces steam, which turns a turbine to generate electricity. While fission is currently used commercially to produce energy, nuclear fusion is not yet commercially viable. See: What is the future of nuclear power generation in the UK? below. Various countries around the world are increasingly turning to nuclear energy to satisfy the rising need for clean energy and to strengthen their energy security. What is the nuclear fuel cycle? The set of industrial processes that results in electricity from nuclear reactions is known as the nuclear fuel cycle. It starts with the mining of uranium (or other ores...