Yes to Nuclear Energy
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Nuclear Energy social impact
It is one of the most expensive nonrenewable but yet it is cheaper than the renewable energy such as solar, biomass, geothermal, wind and hydroelectric energy. It has no to little pollution unlike using coal, oil, natural gases, methane hydrate and fusion which makes a lot of pollution.
Nuclear Energy Economic Impacts
- Operation of a nuclear plant generates 400 to 700 permanent jobs. These jobs pay 36 percent more than average salaries in the local area.
- Construction of a new nuclear power plant creates up to 3,500 jobs at peak construction.
Facts about nuclear energy
-The real problem for now is rising prices for gas and other fossil fuels.
-Nuclear energy facilities in 31 states supply low-carbon electricity to one out of every five U.S. homes and businesses.
-People say that nuclear energy isn't safe, but it becoming more safe as we continue to learn how to manage it.
-It doesn't add any greenhouse gases to the earth.
Sources
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/10-pros-cons-nuclear-power.htm
10 Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power
Joanna Burgess
http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-nuclear-energy
11 facts about nuclear energy
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