Do you think Nuclear power plant can provide a solution for future energy?
Yes, I believe Nuclear is our best solution for the foreseeable future! A diverse mix of power sources is necessary, but nuclear should play a much larger role, here are some pros and cons. PROS !. Fission is the most energy for the least fuel with current technology. 2. Less fuel means less waste, and the waste is all accounted for, not released into the atmosphere to become someone else’s problem. 3. Uranium is readily available, very common in the earth’s crust (about the same as tin) 4. Economical – operating cost about the same as coal, fuel cost is a much smaller percentage of the total, therefore less susceptible to price fluctuations. 5. Reliable – Nuclear power plants have very high capacity factors. 6. No combustion, no Co, CO2 or SO2 released. 7. Creates jobs. 8. Reduce dependence on foreign oil/ fuel. Uranium available domestically and in oceans. 9. High temperature reactors could produce Hydrogen as well as electricity. 10. Fantastic safety record. CONS 1. Irrational fear
