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How is chain reaction controlled in a nuclear power plant? Chain reaction is controlled through using neutron absorbing materials as reactor control rods (of high neutron absorbing material), boron, and/or cadmium.
Nuclear energy is produced in nuclear power plants, where the radioactive reactions that produce energy are highly controlled and contained. As long as these controlled environments are functioning properly, and the waste of the reactions is properly contained, nuclear energy is not harmful.