The right usage of nuclear energy has been a topic of squabble over the past centuries. It is an undeniable fact that nuclear technology has numerous advantages. However, I believe the disadvantages overshadow the benefits.
The principal advantage of nuclear technology is that Uranium, the primary element used in nuclear fusion and fission, is easily available and is affordable. In addition to that, nuclear energy can be converted into various other forms of energy. For example, Kaiga, a nuclear powerplant near Karwar, plays a vital role in the electricity supply to the in and around regions.
Even though the fear of monstrous nuclear weapons may have contributed to maintaining global peace, however, this comes with innumerable drawbacks. Nuclear power stations cannot function in the cities as the emitted fumes and gases are carcinogenic, as a result of which nuclear energy stations have to be constructed away from the residential areas. This would require the clearance of massive forests which will eventually result in deforestation. The emitted radiations are extremely powerful and dangerous and travel up to kilometers thereby, affecting the surrounding flora and fauna. For example, Hiroshima and Nagasaki experienced a brutal nuclear attack in the mid 1900s and its effects exist till the present day. A survey conducted by a University in 2016 shows that 26% of newborn children in Nagasaki are born with genetic mutations and organ disorders.
To conclude, nuclear technology has various benefits as well as drawbacks. However, the disadvantages outnumber the advantages. Nuclear technology should be utilized with high rationalism whereas being otherwise might wipe out the existence of any kind of like from the face of the earth.
The right usage of nuclear
energy
has been a topic of squabble over the past centuries. It is an undeniable fact that nuclear
technology
has numerous advantages.
However
, I believe the disadvantages overshadow the benefits.
The principal advantage of nuclear
technology
is that Uranium, the primary element
used
in nuclear fusion and fission, is
easily
available and is affordable.
In addition
to that, nuclear
energy
can
be converted
into various other forms of
energy
.
For example
,
Kaiga
, a nuclear
powerplant
near
Karwar
, plays a vital role in the electricity supply to the in and around regions.
Even though
the fear of monstrous nuclear weapons may have contributed to maintaining global peace,
however
, this
comes
with innumerable drawbacks. Nuclear power stations cannot function in the cities as the emitted fumes and gases are carcinogenic,
as a result
of which nuclear
energy
stations
have to
be constructed
away from the residential areas. This would require the clearance of massive forests which will
eventually
result in deforestation. The emitted radiations are
extremely
powerful and
dangerous
and travel up to kilometers thereby, affecting the surrounding flora and fauna.
For example
, Hiroshima and Nagasaki experienced a brutal nuclear attack in the mid 1900s and its effects exist till the present day. A survey conducted by a University in 2016
shows
that 26% of newborn children in Nagasaki
are born
with genetic mutations and organ disorders.
To conclude
, nuclear
technology
has various benefits
as well
as drawbacks.
However
, the disadvantages outnumber the advantages. Nuclear
technology
should
be utilized
with high rationalism whereas being
otherwise
might wipe out the existence of any kind of like from the face of the earth.