this chart shows how much radiation a person can expect to absorb from different external factors. It was created shortly after the Japanese nuclear accident in 2011
These long, nerdy, trustworthy articles consist of information about nuckear, accidents, the age of the nuclear plants, organization and those that related.
This article points out that large quantites of water would be used; something that could negativley affect San Antonio, seeing as we tend to have DROUGHTS
It lists pros and cons (mostly cons) of a nuclear power plant
Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. Fission releases energy that can be used to make steam, which is used in a turbine to generate electricity. Nuclear power accounts for approximately 20 percent of the United States' electricity production.
As a result of the current discussion how further global warming could be prevented or at least mitigated, the revival of nuclear power seems to be in everybody's - or at least in many politician's - mind.
This guy did a good job at compare those two confusing terms.. including explanation on atoms and how to split it and even uranium and stuffs .. useful