Should The Use Of Nuclear Power Be Expanded Or Stopped?

Nuclear Power Author Name Institution Affiliation Question：Should the use of nuclear power be expanded or stopped? The use of nuclear power should be stopped on an immediate basis, and there is no need to expand it. Nuclear power can generate up 18 percent of all U.S. electricity (Difilippo, 2004). It is a major, low-carbon source of power, and in recent years, nuclear power has received significant interest because concerns grow over the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on the environment. However, we should not forget that nuclear power is harmful in a lot of ways. It has its own limitations that will constrain the growth and may make it an unfavorable option of producing electricity or for making energy more accessible, sustainable and affordable. Nuclear power may increase costs significantly. It costs a lot to construct nuclear power plants. From labor to the construction of the plant to buying machinery, everything is going to be expensive. This makes nuclear energy unfit for various families who are looking for affordable and long-lasting sources of energy. For instance, Progress Energy once informed state regulators that the twin nuclear plants would cost Florida up to $13 billion (Difilippo, 2004). Some production bottlenecks limit the construction of plants. It should be noticed that Japan Steel is the one and only c...