There are currently more than 430 commercial nuclear reactors generating approximately 16% of global electricity production.

One kilogram (2.2 pounds) of natural uranium can produce more than 4,000 kilowatt hours of electricity - equivalent to burning 38 tons of coal or 150 barrels of oil.

No carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases are produced in the nuclear power generation process. In comparison, conventional fuel based power generation methods result in substantial carbon dioxide emissions. The following typical values are quoted in grams of carbon dioxide generated per mega joule electricity generated for each fuel type: oil (70g/MJ), natural gas (51g/MJ), coal (90g/MJ).

Uranium is an element found everywhere on Earth, even in the human body. It ranks 48th among the most abundant elements found in natural crystal rock and is 40 times more naturally abundant than silver.

Uranium 238, the most prevalent isotope in uranium concentrates, has a half-life of about 4.5 billion years.

Uranium is the heaviest of the naturally occurring elements.