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Key Points

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24 reactors are operating now; 9 more are being built and 10 are being prepared.

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One gigawatt of nuclear power prevents about 5.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

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Nuclear energy works together with solar and wind to give steady power all day.

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Radiation techniques help create new crop varieties that grow better in tough conditions.

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Safety includes multiple barriers, continuous monitoring, and emergency plans for earthquakes or floods.

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Summary

The government plans to reach 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047, adding many new reactors.

Nuclear plants avoid huge amounts of carbon dioxide, helping fight climate change.

The same technology is used for early disease detection, cancer treatment, and improving crops.

Strict safety systems with many backup layers keep the plants and people safe.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
reactor
the big machine inside a nuclear plant where atoms are used to make heat
carbon dioxide
a gas that can trap heat in the atmosphere, making the planet warmer
low‑carbon
producing little of the gas that warms the Earth
backup
extra systems that take over if something stops working
radiation
energy that can be used for medical scans and to help plants grow
monitoring
watching something all the time to make sure it stays safe
emergency
a sudden problem that needs a quick response
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