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NUCLEAR ENERGY Nuclear Power - In all good consciousness I see a lot more
negatives than positives in nuclear power. The life cycle of nuclear power
results in relatively little global warming pollution, but building a new
fleet of plants could increase threats to public safety and national
security. There is the fear of a possible nuclear accident and on fears of
latent radiation, and on the opposition to nuclear waste
production,
transport and final storage. Perceived are the risks on the citizens
health and safety. Nuclear power is the most expensive form of power and
could not exist without massive subsidies. Reactors require huge amounts
of cooling water, which is why they’re often located near rivers, lakes
or oceans. The initial devastation of marine life and ecosystems stems
from the powerful intake of water into the nuclear reactor. I have listed
a few negatives of why we shouldn't BENEFITS OF NUCLEAR POWER - The advantage of nuclear power comes
from the amount of power that comes from a small amount of uranium.
The power from one kilogram of uranium is approximately equivalent to
100,000 kilograms of oil. Unlike oil or gas, nuclear fuel is solid; hence,
nuclear fuel is immune to the environment problems posed by spillage
during transportation to a power plant. In contrast to fossil fuel plants
(coal, oil and gas), nuclear power plants do not produce any carbon
dioxide or sulfur emissions. NUCLEAR POWER SAFETY - Safety begins with plant design.
Redundant safety systems provide "defense in depth." Also,
reactor operators should receive rigorous training. There should also be
an exhaustive inspection program, in addition to inspections by each plant
operator. Regarding nuclear waste, the United States must continue to work
toward a successful program for spent-fuel management. Offer a prize of
100 million dollars or more for a person or company to come up with a way to naturalize nuclear
waste.
BEFORE ACTING UPON AN IDEA THAT CONCERNS YOUR
SOMETIMES A SECOND OPINION IS ADVISABLE. BEFORE
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