A ）What are the challenges facing nuclear power? https://youtu.be/R7WPEYGr1Vs?si=EnaNAmlYT69t4BnK

1、What are some surprising or interesting things in the video?

First, the complexity of nuclear reactions and the high kinetic energy of neutrons can lead to low fission rates and a gradual disappearance of the chain reaction. Second, early reactors used graphite, while modern ones use purified water as a moderator, but efficiency still needs to be optimized. The most critical issue is the safe storage of radioactive waste, which has not yet had a fully reasonable solution and poses a long-term threat to the environment and national security. These challenges show the high complexity and multifaceted difficulties of nuclear energy technology.

2、What is the main theme of the video, and what is your opinion on it?

The main theme is the multiple challenges facing nuclear power, including expensive construction costs, public opposition, the difficulty of safely storing radioactive waste, and the complexity of nuclear reaction processes. In particular, how to safely store radioactive waste to avoid long-term harm to the environment and humans is a pressing issue. Nuclear energy, as an efficient energy source, clearly faces technical and management challenges that need further research and innovation to ensure its sustainable and safe development.

3、What connection does this video's theme have with what we discussed in class?

The expensive construction costs and public opposition relate to society's perception and attitude towards nuclear energy, reflecting its values and risk assessment. The complexity and safety issues in nuclear engineering require high levels of coordination between technology and management, which are closely linked to social organizational structures and government policies. The safe storage of nuclear waste involves issues of environmental justice and intergenerational responsibility, reflecting society's sense of responsibility and moral values towards the future. Overall, the nuclear power issue is not only a technical issue, but a complex social issue that reflects the multiple interactions between technology, economy, environment, and society.

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