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by Answerbag Staff on March 27th, 2010

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Is nuclear power the best solution to solve our energy needs?

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  • by Shane Dayton on March 27th, 2010

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    On One Hand: We Have the Technology

    Nuclear energy already provides 11 percent of the world's electric needs, and the technology is already tried and proven. As a BBC News article points out, in a few decades we could have the technology to go from fission to fusion, which will radically transform nuclear power and make it even more appealing an option. Nuclear plants have proven they can produce power on a widespread level.

    On the Other: Many Red Flags

    Any construction started on a new nuclear plant would take at least 10 years to complete, and a lot of pollution would be caused by those construction crews. Meanwhile, solar and wind power are becoming more and more viable an option and without the potential side effects of nuclear waste, meltdown or weapons. Wind farms and solar plants can be set up much more quickly as well, making them a better immediate solution than nuclear energy.

    Bottom Line

    Although not the best solution, nuclear power definitely has its place in the debate for solving energy needs. Many drawbacks must be recognized along with the positives. Nuclear won't work at all as a short-term solution due to long building times but perhaps should be considered as part of a long term solution to energy needs when combined with wind and solar.

    Source:

    BBC News: Analysis: Is Nuclear Power the Answer

    EHS Manager: Ask Ontario: Is Nuclear Energy Reliable & Affordable for Albertans?

    Nuclear Energy Institue: Reliable and Affordable Energy

    Consumer Utility Services: Mirage and Oasis: Nuclear vs. Renewable

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  • by canoeguide on January 3rd, 2011

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    No single energy source is "the best solution." Too many variables in geography, climate, resources, needs . . . . .

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  • by Athrael on January 3rd, 2011

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    No.

    We humans need to look a bit more closely at the environment where we have our cities and towns and adapt technologies that take advantage of that environment.

    Solar power cells on top of houses would work very well in Las Vegas Nevada with its 350 days of full sun. they would not work to well in Seattle were they typically have only 200 days of full sun (or less).

    Wind Power would work well on the plains of Kansas, not so well in the forests of British Columbia.

    We humans have lived apart from our natural environment that we are stuck in looking at one technology applied to all areas.

    Nuclear fission power should be considered along with Geothermal, Solar, Wind, Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), hydro electric, etc.

    Until fusion becomes a reality, no single technology should be looked to to 'save us' from our petroleum and coal addiction.

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  • by you want the truth? You can't handle the on December 11th, 2010
    voted: Yes

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    Only nuclear can provide energy output that is large enough to make a significant reduction in the use of oil and coal. Solar and wind power generation is improving and will help, but not on the scale that nuclear can provide

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  • by runegamer on April 18th, 2010
    voted: No

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    nuclear energy is risky because a terrorist attack or just a plain accident can cause radioactive fallout which takes decades if not centuries to clean up

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