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Freeston light-heartedly addresses common misconceptions about nuclear power, sharing how the spent fuel is safely contained and monitored. When standing above the fuel pool, he notes that the radiation levels are significantly lower than many would expect, highlighting that knowledge often alleviates fear.
Inside the Nuclear Power Plant
As Freeston delves deeper into the workings of the plant, he describes the process through which uranium fuel undergoes nuclear fission to produce energy. In an understandable yet informative way, he describes how the reactions take place, resulting in immense heat that is used to generate steam, ultimately turning turbines and producing electricity.