Why are nuclear fuel rods thrown out with 90% of their potential power left?

Nuclear power may be the answer to our energy problems, but if that's true, why are we tossing out the fuel rods when they ...
BGR

It Takes Weeks To Refuel A Nuclear Power Plant - Here's Why

The process of refueling a nuclear plant, known as an outage, is a critical, time-intensive process. Despite its ominous name, refueling outages are an essential act of preventative care for nuclear ...
BGR

Is Nuclear Waste As Dangerous As People Think? Here's The Reality

Nuclear energy is one of the most polarizing topics when it comes to ways of generating electricity. On one hand, there are those who believe nuclear is a much better alternative to fossil fuels and ...
Iowa Public Radio

What restarting the Duane Arnold power plant tells us about nuclear energy under the Trump administration

NextEra Energy aims to have the Duane Arnold Energy Center operational again by early 2029. Google is said to be exploring building a data center on a plot of land directly south of Duane Arnold.