2 Minutes Speech on Nuclear Energy in English for Students

‘A very warm welcome to all of you. Allow me to present my speech on nuclear energy. The power of nuclear is immense. It provides 10 percent of the electricity across the world and still has the potential to meet much more energy needs. But as every coin has two sides similarly, nuclear energy can meet many more of our needed energy concerns about safety, waste, and the spread of nuclear weapons. 

In my speech, I will try to give a balanced perspective on the pros and cons of nuclear power.

Let us examine some examples of how nuclear energy impacts our daily lives. As we all know, nuclear reactors generate huge amounts of carbon-free electricity. This carbon-free electricity also provides current to our homes and provides us with an alternative way of generating electricity.

So next time, whenever you turn on the lights, charge the phone, tablet, or any electronic device, it might happen that your gadgets are consuming electricity from the nuclear plant. Furthermore, the current also powers major military assets such as aircraft carriers and submarines. In medicine, one cannot imagine treating cancer without the consumption of nuclear energy. Is there any other example of nuclear energy in our everyday lives?

Certainly Yes, the five major uses of nuclear technology include carbon-free powder, scientific research, naval power projection, space exploration, and last but not least, medicine. Learning about the uses a bit comprehensively makes us understand that electricity and nuclear power plants generate 2 to 3 percent more than wind and solar energy.

Using nuclear energy as fuel in scientific research not only boosts the speed of particle accelerators but also helps in the high performance of computer simulations. Whether it is nuclear-powered submarines, radioisotope thermoelectric generators, or radiation therapy to cure cancer, everywhere nuclear energy plays a vital role and marks its presence strongly for the benefit of humans.

So where does this leave us? In my view, nuclear energy is an important part of our energy mix. It provides stable as well as carbon-free power throughout 24 hours and 7 days and in every season or climate. Though nuclear energy has risks too if handled carefully then the technology definitely will come as a boon for us.’

‘Hello everyone, Today I am standing before you all to deliver my speech on nuclear energy. The splitting of uranium atoms helps generate nuclear energy. This split of uranium is called nuclear fission. Nuclear reactors have uranium fuel rods, which are bombarded with neutrons and are the major cause of the splitting of atoms apart. The released heat is used to boil water, which later on helps in the spinning of turbines to generate electricity.

According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), As of 2023, there are 413 nuclear reactors for generating electricity across 32 countries. By the end of the year 2022, 12 countries were dependent on nuclear energy to supply at least one-quarter of their total electricity. The United States ranks first in having the most reactors, followed by France. 

It is important to note that nuclear reactors emit no greenhouse gases and, therefore, don´t affect the environment in any way. If we compare it with the burning of fossil fuels, then the numbers are a bit shocking. The lifecycle emissions of nuclear reactors are 8–12 times lower than those of coal and natural gas per unit of generated electricity.

Like every coin, it has two sides, and similarly, nuclear energy provides no harm to the environment but also has some disadvantages. The careless handling of nuclear energy can cause severe consequences for the atmosphere. Accidents such as Chernobyl, Three Mile Island, and Fukushima Daiichi are some of the calamities that don´t want to be repeated. Moreover, the waste of power plants and its impact on the environment, as well as radioactive waste, are some of the disadvantages of nuclear energy that raise our eyebrows and raise our concerns.

Nuclear power helps in generating electricity worldwide. It is reliable, affordable, and emits low carbon dioxide as compared to fossil fuels. But still, some challenges require attention as well as constructive discussion to find solutions to the drawbacks.’