1. Why is Nuclear Energy considered a Non Renewable Resource? What are two pros and two cons to nuclear energy production?
Nuclear energy, a controversial power source, though seemingly efficient, is still considered a non renewable resource, meaning the energy is “derived from sources that exist in limited quantities.” Nuclear energy is nonrenewable because nuclear fission and fusion rely on uranium, “an element that exists in limited amounts.”
There are many pros and cons to nuclear energy, which is why it is highly disputed as to whether it is an efficient resource. One negative attribute, is its instability. Over the years, since its creation, numerous accidents have occured at nuclear facilities. These accidents are not only devastating to the power plants, but to the surrounding people, and environment as well. With disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, many deaths have been reported, and the radioactive fallout poses as a health hazard for years to come. These areas will not be hospitable for life for hundreds of years to come, if ever. Another issue is the disposal of the toxic radioactive waste that comes from the process. Like the tragedies of meltdowns and fallouts, the waste if not disposed of/stored properly can account for the same health …show more content…
Adm. Frank Bowman said that if all the used fuel from 55 years of nuclear energy production in the country, it would fill one football field. He also puts in other words, that the amount of nuclear waste to power one persons electricity from birth to 70 years would only be around 2 pounds, and could fit into Coke can. Another pro to nuclear power is that it theoretically has “saved lives” compared to the number of deaths caused from other energy sources such as coal mining and transportation. It is also brought up that more people die of the flu each year than people have in the history of nuclear energy
Nuclear energy, a controversial power source, though seemingly efficient, is still considered a non renewable resource, meaning the energy is “derived from sources that exist in limited quantities.” Nuclear energy is nonrenewable because nuclear fission and fusion rely on uranium, “an element that exists in limited amounts.”
There are many pros and cons to nuclear energy, which is why it is highly disputed as to whether it is an efficient resource. One negative attribute, is its instability. Over the years, since its creation, numerous accidents have occured at nuclear facilities. These accidents are not only devastating to the power plants, but to the surrounding people, and environment as well. With disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, many deaths have been reported, and the radioactive fallout poses as a health hazard for years to come. These areas will not be hospitable for life for hundreds of years to come, if ever. Another issue is the disposal of the toxic radioactive waste that comes from the process. Like the tragedies of meltdowns and fallouts, the waste if not disposed of/stored properly can account for the same health …show more content…
Adm. Frank Bowman said that if all the used fuel from 55 years of nuclear energy production in the country, it would fill one football field. He also puts in other words, that the amount of nuclear waste to power one persons electricity from birth to 70 years would only be around 2 pounds, and could fit into Coke can. Another pro to nuclear power is that it theoretically has “saved lives” compared to the number of deaths caused from other energy sources such as coal mining and transportation. It is also brought up that more people die of the flu each year than people have in the history of nuclear energy