Every year our planet comes into contact with multiple large scale pollution disasters which continue to lead us to our inevitable demise if we don’t change something. Right now, our lives are fueled mostly by Coal, and Oil which create large disasters. Pollutants from these disasters flood into our oceans killing millions of fish, and other sea creatures. The pollutants also get into our air which cause smog in many cities, which can lead to death amongst thousands of small children. The time is now to switch to an alternate source of electricity that is required to save our planet. Many people agree and disagree that nuclear power is the solution to all of our problems, but is it really safe?
In the United States there are two different types of nuclear reactors, one is called a …show more content…
They call themselves anti-nuclear activists, and most stand in firm resolution that nuclear power is not safe for the environment, humans, animals, or even plants.
According to author of “Nuclear Power is Not The Answer” Helen Caldicott, It isn’t safe for workers, miners, or residents who work or live in the vicinity of nuclear power plants. She says that the exposure causes the increased risk of cancer, and other diseases. The results of switching to Nuclear Power would be catastrophic because in order for nuclear power to operate, it needs to release more radioactive materials into the air, water, and soil. She says that accidental releases of radioactivity from leaks in fuel rods are the norm for nuclear power plants.
The Nuclear Power industry claims to be emission free, but has a routinely process of venting 100 cubic feet of radioactive gases into the atmosphere every hour. The process of venting is made by taking gases and storing them temporarily until isotopes decay, and then allowed to escape into our atmosphere through holes in the roof made by
In the United States there are two different types of nuclear reactors, one is called a …show more content…
They call themselves anti-nuclear activists, and most stand in firm resolution that nuclear power is not safe for the environment, humans, animals, or even plants.
According to author of “Nuclear Power is Not The Answer” Helen Caldicott, It isn’t safe for workers, miners, or residents who work or live in the vicinity of nuclear power plants. She says that the exposure causes the increased risk of cancer, and other diseases. The results of switching to Nuclear Power would be catastrophic because in order for nuclear power to operate, it needs to release more radioactive materials into the air, water, and soil. She says that accidental releases of radioactivity from leaks in fuel rods are the norm for nuclear power plants.
The Nuclear Power industry claims to be emission free, but has a routinely process of venting 100 cubic feet of radioactive gases into the atmosphere every hour. The process of venting is made by taking gases and storing them temporarily until isotopes decay, and then allowed to escape into our atmosphere through holes in the roof made by