Nuclear energy myths versus facts support its expanded use – a review by Robert Bruce Hayes

Nuclear energy is highly efficient, producing far more energy per unit of fuel and waste than fossil fuels or renewables.
Public fears about nuclear radiation and accidents are often exaggerated due to radiophobia, despite low actual health risks.
Studies show low-dose radiation exposure is generally harmless; natural background radiation often exceeds nuclear plant emissions.
Major accidents like Fukushima, Chernobyl, and Three Mile Island caused less long-term health impact than commonly perceived.
Nuclear power produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions, making it crucial for combating climate change.
Waste from nuclear energy is small in volume and can be safely stored; it is political, not technical challenges that dominate disposal debates.
The Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model likely overestimates low-dose risks, leading to unnecessarily strict safety policies.
Uranium can be extracted from seawater, making nuclear energy effectively renewable and sustainable.
Nuclear energy supports water desalination, hydrogen production, and carbon capture, expanding its role in future clean energy systems.
Without nuclear power, fully replacing fossil fuels and achieving net-zero emissions is nearly impossible using renewables alone.