Nuclear Power

 

Nuclear power is the use of sustained nuclear fission to generate heat and electricity. Nuclear power plants provide about 6% of the world's energy and 13–14% of the world's electricity, with the U.S., France, and Japan together accounting for about 50% of nuclear generated electricity. In 2007, the IAEA reported there were 439 nuclear power reactors in operation in the world, operating in 31 countries. Also, more than 150 naval vessels using nuclear propulsion have been built.

 

We can use nuclear power, however, the problem of nuclear power is generated waste is highly toxic, very dangerous. The nuclear power must be safely stored. In addition, there are some costs associated with the safety of nuclear power, if the accident occurred, the environmental consequences would be disastrous.

 

Because of nuclear power there are many disasters around the world. I have already watched the video about nuclear power in class. This video suggests. China has a lot of problems due to nuclear power. The influence of several villages because of they are too closed to some nuclear power stations. They are easy to get cancer, because the land, water and food are polluted by nuclear power. After, eat and drink, it can easily cause disease.

 

The video also showed they have complained to the government. However, the government does not give them a reply. The government has been aware of this issue, I think because they are more careful about money than those people.

 

I think we should use some of the sustainable development of energy, such as solar and wind power. This can protect the environment. Although their use is not wide enough, but I believe due to the development of the technology, these new energies must be widely utilized.