r/nuclear

24K archived posts · Jul 2008 – Sep 2026

Nuclear

r/nuclear

Focus on peaceful use of nuclear energy tech, economics, news, and climate change.

Created Jul 22, 2008

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The Nuclear Reddit

Nuclear power is the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity. Nuclear power plants provided about 5.7% of the world's energy and 13% of the world's electricity, in 2012. In 2013, the IAEA report that there are 437 operational nuclear power reactors (although not all are producing electricity), in 31 countries. More than 150 naval vessels using nuclear propulsion have been constructed.

Wikipedia: nuclear

#RULES

1) Do not encourage/show dangerous DIY methods.

Do not ever post content that shows or encourages users to attempt "at-home" or "DIY methods of obtaining, using, or creating radioactive or other harmful chemicals.

This results in a week long ban the first time with removal of content, and an instantaneous permanent ban the second.

2) Do not violate Reddit's Content Policy.

3) Address the argument, not the person.

Any use of prejudice/discrimination directly against a user (racism, etc) is not acceptable and will result in an immediate ban.

4) Do not make false claims against another user.

Any use of unprovoked ad-hom attacks or accusations to discredit the user will be met with a ban. We do not support arguments that devolve into trying to discredit the other. Keep the conversation about the facts/articles provided in discussion.

5) Do not re-post content.

All content that has already been posted in the past will be removed immediately.

More than 3 offenses results in a ban.

6) Do not post click-bait that fails to source.

Any content posted that fails to source any portion of the article will be subject to removal.

Continuing this practice will result in a talk with the user, with failed adherence afterwards resulting in a ban.

7) Do not spam articles or comments.

Whether pro-nuclear or not, we do not appreciate constant spamming of articles or comments on this sub.

8) Nuclear/renewables fighting

Posts encouraging or highlighting competition between nuclear and renewables are discouraged. Posts calling for the elimination of renewables will be removed. Note this applies to posts and not comments. Comments are more opinion and not considered a sanctioned message of the subreddit.

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