/r/NuclearEnergy
For the civil discussion of all things related to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
For the civil discussion of all things nuclear and nuclear energy.
We want everyone to feel comfortable asking questions even if they are framed with a tone of hostility towards nuclear energy. Do your best to inform and not insult.
Nuclear energy has its issues, we want to discuss these with great detail. Be honest about nuclear and provide proposed solutions to its current issues.
Understand that nuclear energy is complicated and has been given a negative stigma to the layman. Try not to attack someone for being against nuclear out of fear, take the chance to instead educate.
/r/NuclearEnergy
Hello everyone, I'm going to be an EMT soon and I was wondering what it takes to do emergency response on the nuclear and radiological side of things. I know some fire departments do it and I'm familiar with hazmat.
Any resources, especially books are also really appreciated. Thanks!
Hello all,
I’m in a bit of a dilemma and could use your insights. In my home country, military service for men is mandatory, but many avoid it by getting a doctor’s note citing psychological issue (not exactly the way). I’m considering this route, but I have some concerns.
I’m currently finishing my Master’s degree in Belgium and aiming to enter the nuclear sector here. I’m worried that avoiding military service for mental health reasons might affect my chances of getting security clearance for jobs in nuclear power plants or similar positions.
What has been your experience with background checks for the sector, especially concerning stress health issues? Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Does anyone know if a DUI will keep you from passing your security clearance at the Y-12 project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Not for a craft position but as a Bechtel employee (Engineer).
Hi everyone, I’m pretty new to learning about nuclear power so bear with me haha. But I have been concerned about links between nuclear power and nuclear weapons, and how to reconcile being pro nuclear power while also opposing ties with nuclear weapons research. Particularly, I have been thinking about this in the context of nuclear fusion. As some of you may know, nuclear fusion comes in two main technologies: magnetic confinement and inertial confinement. As far as I know, while the magnetic confinement research and industry is pretty solidly just about power generation, inertial confinement research has never been able to divorce itself from nuclear weapons research. In fact, there are inertial confinement startups right now that are collaborating with national labs known for their nuke research.
While I hope for a clean energy future with clean nuclear fusion power, it does still worry me that some of the R&D will directly or indirectly support the nuclear stockpile. Is there much reason to be concerned, and if so, how should I approach this issue if I’m considering a career in clean energy?