NUCLEAR ENERGY
How do you feel about nuclear energy? I know quite a lot about this subject because I did a huge report/speech on it last year, but many people don't know the pros and cons. Do you? You may have decided already whether you support nuclear energy or not. But do you know all the facts? Let's find out.
The Pros
-Creates Jobs (Construction workers, operators, maintenance, technicians, engineers, supervisors, waste shipping specialists, etc.)
-Provides another source of energy
-Little Pollution (Creates cleaner air)
-Safety (Many things are done to prevent disasters, however, also see cons)
-Inexpensive compared to other energy sources
-Billions dollars has already been provided for research and development for nuclear energy (It's getting more and more advanced. Not as much money has been invested into other energy sources)
The Cons
-Meltdowns (Three Mile Island and Chernobyl are big examples)
-Radiation (Creates radiation sickness cancer)
-Waste Disposal (Very dangerous and expensive to dispose waste. Also, radioactive waste stays radioactive for thousands of years.)
-Safety (If something were to occur--if one thing broke or went wrong--the effect could be disastrous. Also see Three Mile Island and Chernobyl accidents.)
-Price of Uranium is rising (Now, nuclear energy costs more because of scarcity)
-Disposed waste can harm soil, which can get into our water, harm our animals, etc.
These are only a few! The list could go on and on. So, with these in mind--and the facts you already know--did your opinion change? Or did this confirm your side of the argument? Discuss your opinions and views about Nuclear Energy. I would love to hear! ^_^
How do you feel about nuclear energy? I know quite a lot about this subject because I did a huge report/speech on it last year, but many people don't know the pros and cons. Do you? You may have decided already whether you support nuclear energy or not. But do you know all the facts? Let's find out.
The Pros
-Creates Jobs (Construction workers, operators, maintenance, technicians, engineers, supervisors, waste shipping specialists, etc.)
-Provides another source of energy
-Little Pollution (Creates cleaner air)
-Safety (Many things are done to prevent disasters, however, also see cons)
-Inexpensive compared to other energy sources
-Billions dollars has already been provided for research and development for nuclear energy (It's getting more and more advanced. Not as much money has been invested into other energy sources)
The Cons
-Meltdowns (Three Mile Island and Chernobyl are big examples)
-Radiation (Creates radiation sickness cancer)
-Waste Disposal (Very dangerous and expensive to dispose waste. Also, radioactive waste stays radioactive for thousands of years.)
-Safety (If something were to occur--if one thing broke or went wrong--the effect could be disastrous. Also see Three Mile Island and Chernobyl accidents.)
-Price of Uranium is rising (Now, nuclear energy costs more because of scarcity)
-Disposed waste can harm soil, which can get into our water, harm our animals, etc.
These are only a few! The list could go on and on. So, with these in mind--and the facts you already know--did your opinion change? Or did this confirm your side of the argument? Discuss your opinions and views about Nuclear Energy. I would love to hear! ^_^
