Question: what are the benefits and risks of using nuclear energy?
Answer: 1 Relatively Low Costs. The initial construction costs of nuclear power plants are large. ...  2 Base Load Energy. Nuclear power plants provide a stable base load of energy. ...  3 Low Pollution. ...  4 Thorium. ...  5 Sustainable? ...  6 High Energy Density. ...  1 Accidents Happen. ...  2 Radioactive Waste.