The Hope for Nuclear Energy as a Source of Power
Introduction
It is a true fact that the world’s population is ever increasing and as a result, there is a consequent increase in the demand for energy to serve the needs of this fast growing populace, especially in the developed countries. Crude oil, natural gas, coal and other fossil fuels have been in use as an energy source for a long period but the fact that they are relatively expensive and emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere when burnt has given room for consideration of alternative energy sources. These gases on their own also have long and short term effects on human and the cause global warming. The cost of fossil fuels is on the increase and is also declining in reserve. It is …show more content…
Resistance to proliferation emphasizes on the potency of the barriers in place to checkmate the purchase of nuclear armaments by some countries, including terrorist groups. The importance of safety in the use of nuclear energy cannot be overemphasized as several events such as in the Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima (Friedman, 2011) have left sad and regrettable memories that one would not wish for a repetition. In my opinion, I believe that the worst disaster has already taken place in these locations as it is from the lessons learnt that safety measures and regulations are developed to strictly guide against reoccurrence. Issues surrounding nuclear proliferation will not stop the spread of nuclear power to other countries where its benefits will be much appreciated if strict rules and laws are developed such as the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and if the technology involved utilizes the use of natural uranium in reactors as in the case of Canada n the “CANDU” technology (UOL,
Introduction
It is a true fact that the world’s population is ever increasing and as a result, there is a consequent increase in the demand for energy to serve the needs of this fast growing populace, especially in the developed countries. Crude oil, natural gas, coal and other fossil fuels have been in use as an energy source for a long period but the fact that they are relatively expensive and emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere when burnt has given room for consideration of alternative energy sources. These gases on their own also have long and short term effects on human and the cause global warming. The cost of fossil fuels is on the increase and is also declining in reserve. It is …show more content…
Resistance to proliferation emphasizes on the potency of the barriers in place to checkmate the purchase of nuclear armaments by some countries, including terrorist groups. The importance of safety in the use of nuclear energy cannot be overemphasized as several events such as in the Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima (Friedman, 2011) have left sad and regrettable memories that one would not wish for a repetition. In my opinion, I believe that the worst disaster has already taken place in these locations as it is from the lessons learnt that safety measures and regulations are developed to strictly guide against reoccurrence. Issues surrounding nuclear proliferation will not stop the spread of nuclear power to other countries where its benefits will be much appreciated if strict rules and laws are developed such as the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and if the technology involved utilizes the use of natural uranium in reactors as in the case of Canada n the “CANDU” technology (UOL,