Argumentative Essay On Nuclear Power

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Nuclear Waste
Nuclear power is a very interesting yet controversial subject. One of the main benefits of nuclear power is the electricity produced by nuclear power plants. These plants produce one-fifth of the electricity used in the United States, providing more electricity than other sources like solar and wind. It is claimed that of all of the energy sources available, nuclear energy probably has the lowest impact on the environment, because nuclear power plants do not release harmful gases that can threaten the air, land, water or cause impact on global warming. So, if the energy produced by nuclear power is a cleaner, more environmentally friendly and efficient source of power, then where is the controversy? The controversy is not necessarily in nuclear power itself, but instead in the “front end” process of obtaining the uranium needed for it, and the “back end” process of disposing of it after it is used.
In the “front end” process you have to obtain the uranium needed for nuclear power. This means that gigantic rocks have to be dug up, crushed and then chemically processed ...

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