The first US nuclear power plant went into commercial production in 1957 at Shippingport, Pennsylvania. At present, 104 reactors are in operation in this country. According to the World Nuclear Association, in 2009 there were 436 reactors in thirty countries around the globe, with 52 more under construction and another 135 planned. Due to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster in Japan, however, the entire nuclear energy sector is facing uncertainty. Primary issues to be resolved include the status of advanced design nuclear power plants, fairness of the licensing process by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and the status of a permanent nuclear waste repository.
Nuclear Fission Pros: 1) Nuclear fission is emission-free, 2) Nuclear fission enables 24-7 operations, and 3) Nuclear fission is a less expensive alternative for the consumer.
Nuclear Fission Cons: 1) Regulatory constraints on nuclear plans are stringent. 2) Nuclear fission produces radioactive waste.
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