Nuclear Power has always been a controversial and argumentative topic. Many people criticize Nuclear Power but it has its benefits by being a long term solution. Nuclear Power is reliable because it provides us with large power-generating capacity able to meet all needs. Additionally, Nuclear Power is safe because it releases less Carbon Dioxide emissions into the atmosphere then fossil fuels. Furthermore, Nuclear Power is eco-friendly because we can reduce waste by recycling and reprocessing it. Nuclear Power is safe, reliable and eco-friendly way to acquire vast amounts of energy.
Nuclear Power is reliable because it provides us with large power-generating capacity able to meet all needs. Nuclear Power is the most environmentally favorable way of producing electricity on a large scale. For example, a gram of uranium, which is used as fuel for Nuclear Power, produces energy as much as four tons of coal. Wood produces even less energy. Nuclear Power produces huge amounts of energy from small amounts of fuel. Nuclear Power is also able to meet industrial and city needs as compared to low-power technologies like solar that might meet only local, residential, or office needs but cannot generate power for manufacturing. To date, nuclear energy remains the only established, large-scale source of carbon-free electricity. (http://www.triplepundit.com, Presidio Buzz) Furthermore, Nuclear Power has increasing importance in meeting energy needs while achieving security of supply and minimizing carbon emissions. Nuclear Power releases 90 to 140 g of CO2 per kWh of electricity produced whereas coal releases 1.83 kg CO2 for every 1 kg of coal burned. Natural gas and oil also produces vast amounts of carbon emissions compared to Nuclear Power. (http://wiki.answers.com) In the long term, Nuclear Power will serve as a necessity to most countries because of its large power-generating capacity and minimization carbon dioxide emissions. Of all energy
Cited: Buzz, Presidio. "Nuclear Energy: Pros and Cons." Triple Pundit RSS. N.p., 23 Feb. 2009. Web. 04 May 2013.