With all of the stuff going on in Japan as a result of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami last week, many nations are considering shutting down their nuclear reactors for fear of a chain reaction like what has developed in Japan. The harmful effects of radiation exposure are causing people around the globe to fear the long-term health impact that this type of eruption can cause. What steps do you think nations should take to shut down, continue, or modify use of nuclear reactors as a source of power? Use your research to support your arguments.
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Timothy
April 21, 2011 at 1:42 pm
I believe that we should not use nuclear energy because of the exponential costs of building and operating a plant. Also it releases radiation into the air and the enviroment doesnt need more pollutants.