Other Innovations
Nuclear technology provides us with much more than clean, reliable, and affordable electricity, as well as nuclear medicine. Nuclear technology helps keep our food safe and protects our families from house fires.
Infectious Diseases
Nuclear technology saves lives in innovative ways to combat deadly infectious diseases in Canada and worldwide. In doing so, the nuclear industry has demonstrated its extensive expertise and ability to adapt quickly to rapidly spreading microbes.
Hydrogen Production
Many people envision the hydrogen economy as part of our clean-energy future. When hydrogen gas reacts with oxygen, it releases energy that machines (like cars) can use. The only byproduct is pure water. Hydrogen can be burned in internal combustion engines or turned into electricity through fuel cells.
Environmental Protection
“Nuclear energy produces zero emissions during its operation. When measured against other forms of electric generation, nuclear power’s environmental impact is smaller in several ways.
Food and Agriculture
Nuclear technology plays several roles in improving crop yields, preventing spoilage and making our food safer.
Water
Canada’s nuclear industry takes a responsible approach to aquatic environments. And nuclear technology continues to advance ways to provide drinkable water to more people around the world.
Consumer Products
Radioactivity is essential for several commonplace items in Canadian homes and businesses. In some cases, the presence of radioisotopes in these consumer products is required by law and can even save lives.
Industry
Whether it’s quickly taking routine measurements or testing and analyzing products and equipment without damaging them, nuclear technology has many industrial uses.
Space and Marine Travel
Nuclear technology is powering spacecraft after a long history of plying the seas.
