Nuclear Power the Pros and Term Paper

Another important argument against nuclear energy is that it leaves behind radioactive waste, as evidenced above as well. Furthermore, if this waste is not properly disposed of, it can cause irrevocable damage. According to the Discovery Curiosity project, "Nuclear waste must be sealed underground in protected chambers. [A] former salt mine in Remlingen, Germany, held nuclear waste for decades before structural concerns forced the government to relocate the deadly substances." According to the article, the job can be deadly and very costly.

There are many pros to this issue as well, and some are just as important as the cons. The first argument for nuclear energy includes the fact that, as aforementioned, coal and other fossil fuel emissions can bring down air quality to very low levels, and continue to pollute our planet and contribute to climate change. Another pro argument the fact these materials, besides being harmful to the environment, are also limited. Furthermore, to combat some of the criticism offered above, it must be noted that "reliable nuclear technology is already developed. No new innovations are needed to create nuclear reactors that are relatively safe and efficient." Though the pros in this case cannot refute the cons, they can outweigh them. It is clear that no one single source of energy is the most beneficial, but scientists must rather convince the public that there are some energy sources that are more harmful than others. Though nuclear energy is feared by many for its potentially lethal powers, what many do not realize is that coal-based energy is also slowly but surely killing the planet. It is therefore important to adapt to new conditions and consider alternative sources of energy. "Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power"(2011). Discovery Curiosity Project. Retrieved 25 July 2011, . "Disadvantages of Hydropower - The Negative Side of Hydroelectricity." (2011). Alternative Energy Resources. Retrieved 25 July 2011, . "Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power"(2011). "How Nuclear Power Works"(2011). How Stuff Works. Retrieved 25 July 2011, . "Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power"(2011). "Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power"(2011)......