During our roundtable, we brought up several reasons why skeptics oppose the use of nuclear power. They are mainly safety issues linked to past nuclear incidents. However i find their worries unnecessary as these issues have already been reviewed and taken care of, with the improvement in nuclear technology. Nuclear power is a very efficient power source; therefore, it should be adopted.
Firstly, the modern nuclear generators no longer function in the same way as those in the past. For example, the nuclear generators in Chernobyl, which caused huge explosions in April 1986, had worked on a positive void coefficient. However, the law now states that nuclear generators now have to work on a negative void coefficient, which prevents similar incident to that in Chernobyl from reoccuring. Therefore, the skeptics should not have to be afraid of the disaster reoccuring. Furthermore, many other safety mechanisms have been put in place to ensure the safe functioning of a nuclear reactor.
Next, skeptics should consider the benefits that nuclear reactors can bring. Nuclear energy is relatively cheap despite the high cost of building the generator. The tremendous amount of energy that can be produced from a small amount of nuclear fuel makes nuclear power a very efficient power source. Furthermore, nuclear power is not a source of carbon dioxide; hence, it will not add to the worsening of global warming. Also, the use of nuclear power is essential as we are not sure how much longer can our source of fossil fuel last. There has to be an alternative source of power to fossil fuel generated power.
In conclusion, i think skeptics should open up their mind to accept the numerous benefits of nuclear power. The current level of technology is capable of ensuring the safe functioning of the nuclear reactors. Nuclear power being a very efficient power source, which also helps reduce carbon dioxide production, should be adopted.
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