Brunswick Nuclear Plant celebrates World Nuclear Day

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — December 2nd is World Nuclear Day and the Brunswick Nuclear Plant invited the public to come out and celebrate.

Brunswick County residents, both young and old, were able to enjoy the event as they could decorate cookies with atoms and get their picture taken with Santa.

Visitors could also take tours of the plant’s education center.

Jay Ratliff is the plant’s manager.

He said World Nuclear Day is all about showing the public the benefits of nuclear power.

“So, its more about educating folks about the benefits of nuclear energy and the clean aspects of carbon-free electricity,” Ratliff said. “And today, at all of our 6 facilities, we had the opportunity to open our education centers to help educate the public.”

World Nuclear Day celebrates the anniversary of the first nuclear chain reaction achieved by Enrico Fermi back in 1942.