Nuclear power accounts for 5.7% of the world’s energy and 13% of the world’s electricity. *Uranium, used in nuclear power, is a relatively clean source of energy that does not produce greenhouse emissions.* Uranium is extremely dense – it is nearly as heavy as gold. It is, however, about 500 times more common than gold in the earth’s crust. This infographic covers the history of uranium, its properties, the supply and demand forecasts, the *advantages and disadvantages* of nuclear power, uranium as an energy source, and military applications.Click image for large legible version.. Reported by Zero Hedge 4 hours ago.