The document discusses the topic of nuclear power. It notes that nuclear energy currently generates about 20% of electricity in the U.S., with reliability over 90%. While nuclear power produces little waste and no pollution, the waste must be carefully contained and buried due to radioactivity. The document also discusses debates around nuclear power, including opinions both for and against its increased use.

1. Nuclear Power Energy of the future By: Kerri, Samiyah, Lukas, Tashana, Mackenzie.

3. U.S.: The U.S. has the most reactors and generates the most electricity from nuclear energy. There is only one reactor currently under construction. [2003: probably finished by now.] Nuclear energy generates about 20 percent of U.S. electricity. Early problems with reliability have been mainly overcome, and nuclear plants have reached an average of 75 percent availability. Republicans generally favor resuming construction, and Democrats generally oppose it. 2003: Reliability is now over 90 percent. Facts About Nuclear Energy

4. We need to find a more efficient energy source that doesn’t create pollution. Wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy generators produce less then 1% of useable energy and fossil fuels creates pollution. Building more nuclear power plants will create more useable energy. The Problem

5. Obama On Nuclear Energy

6. Taxes on the oil and gas industry are making it difficult for many citizens to pay for energy. The federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 provided the nuclear industry with a variety of financial incentives for new nuclear power plants. The Economy and Energy

7. How Can We Fix the Problem If the U.S built more nuclear power plants we’d have more useable energy that doesn’t create pollution. Nuclear power produces very little waste, but it’s very dangerous. It must be contained and buried for many years for the radioactivity to die. (Marshall, 2010) U.S citizens can help by being more energy efficient and helping to pass laws using nuclear energy.

8. World Statistics on Nuclear Power (%)

9. Some people see nuclear power as a hazard. In reality it’s not. There are many precautions in place to keep the power plant safe and secure. Also some people are concerned about the waste disposal. The government is using low-level waste for cancer treatment and are currently finding other uses for it. http://www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/nuclear.htm Opinions on Nuclear Power

10. Coal VS Nuclear Power (Cost)

11. Why is There A Problem? tropical-rainforest-animals.com There is a problem because the U.S is relying on fossil fuels. Burning fossil fuels creates CO2 emissions therefore destroying the o-zone layer and causing global warming.

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