Hey there! Did you know that China has some of the safest nuclear power plants in the world? 🌍 That’s right! According to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China’s nuclear power units have been running safely for over 600 reactor years! But what does that mean?
A reactor year is like one reactor working non-stop for a whole year. So, 600 reactor years means lots of reactors working safely for many years! That’s pretty cool, isn’t it?
On the Chinese mainland, there are now 102 nuclear power units. Of these, 58 are already up and running, making electricity for homes and schools, just like yours! 🏡🏫 With a total capacity of 113 million kilowatts, China ranks first in the world! 🚀
The World Association of Nuclear Operators (that’s a group that checks how safe nuclear power plants are around the world) says that China’s plants are among the safest out there. Isn’t that great news? 😊
Safety is super important, and China makes sure that their nuclear plants are built in places far away from earthquakes and other natural disasters like heavy rain, floods, or tsunamis. 🌊 They’ve thought of everything to keep everyone safe!
Plus, China has set up the world’s largest network to monitor radiation in the environment. This means they’re always checking to make sure everything is A-OK around the nuclear plants. 🛡️
So next time you see a light turn on, remember that some of that power might be coming from super safe nuclear plants, helping to keep our world bright and our environment clean! 💡🌱
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China's nuclear power units maintain good safety performance
cgtn.com
