Nuclear energy is used to produce electricity. Heat generated from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process known as fission is used to produce steam. This steam in turn powers turbines, which are used to produce the electricity that supplies the surrounding community. Nuclear power stations are set up in a multiple-step process that has been designed to help contain the energy and many of its negative byproducts. This process alone is the base of several advantages and disadvantages for this energy source. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF NUCLEAR ENERGY EXPENSE Uranium is not subject to the same price fluctuations that oil or coal are. This keeps the cost of nuclear energy stabler than the price of electricity generated by fossil fuels. RELIABILITY When a nuclear power plant is functioning properly, it can run uninterrupted for up to 730 days. This results in fewer brownouts or other power interruptions. NO GREENHOUSE GASES While nuclear energy does ha...