Andrew KokeEnglish Honors 1Mrs. Turner5 March 2014Nuclear energy: agree or disagree? Have you ever wondered what is more significant: the advantages or disadvantages of nuclear energy? Many people think that nuclear energy is a great energy source to use, but others disagree and think it is too risky. Are you someone who is afraid of using nuclear energy because of its disadvantages, or are you someone who thinks that nuclear energy is a good source of energy? This article will convey both sides of the issue and allow you, the reader, to decide. There is a lot of support for nuclear energy, but there are also many who fear that the dangers should not be ignored. The Positive and Negative Aspects of Nuclear Energy There are many factors involved in the nuclear energy controversy on both sides of the issue. Some articles claim that nuclear energy is a good source of energy and is vital to our civilization, but others worry about the dangers of nuclear energy. Evidence shows that nuclear power plants don't cost much to run, are a very efficient source of energy, don't harm the environment, and provide many jobs. On the other side of the issue, people against the use of nuclear energy believe that nuclear energy causes adverse health effects and can release radioactive waste. Furthermore, disasters can result from storms or other causes, and people who are uneducated on the subject think that pollution from nuclear power plants can harm the environment. Examples to prove that nuclear energy is a good source of energy Two facts to demonstrate that the use of nuclear energy is a more efficient and viable source of energy than fossil fuel energy is that while the initial cost of a nuclear power plant can cost more, a fossil fuel plant costs much more to maintain...... middle of paper.... ..n on nuclear energy and summary Do you think we should continue to use the energy nuclear or do you think it's too risky? Personally I think we should continue to use nuclear energy. I think this because, although it has some disadvantages, such as the possibility of causing adverse health effects, the release of radioactive waste and the risk of causing disasters; it also has many advantages, such as that it is harmless to the environment, is an efficient energy source, costs less to maintain than fossil fuels, and provides many jobs, which will keep our world running for many years to come . . So, now that you have read this article about the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy, are you someone who thinks that nuclear energy could be a great source of energy and maintain our world for many years to come, or do you fear that the dangers of nuclear energy are too many to ignore?