To what extend is the nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?

Nowadays, many people are afraid of the usage of nuclear power because of the dangers associated with its use. In my opinion,

although

it is true that nuclear weapons pose one of the greatest threat to

life

, the operation of nuclear

technology

for peaceful purposes

also

carries with it serious risks. On the one hand, many are the benefits that nuclear

technology

brings to our

life

.

For example

, nuclear power stations provide an important source of cheap and renewable energy for many industrialized nations and some developing countries.

Moreover

, radiation

technology

is even adopted to help cure diseases

such

as cancer. In fact, if it is applied to the body it could burn away cancerous cells and give a better

life

to the patient. Nuclear

technology

contributes in many ways to improve human

life

and the world too.

On the other hand

, despite the advancements that

this

technology

has had over the

last

century, many people hold the opinion that risks and misuses are still more than positive aspects.

Firstly

, the production of energy from radioactive materials produces nuclear waste which is very difficult to get rid of.

Secondly

, using radiations to cure people of cancer not only is not always successful but is even a painful and dangerous procedure.

In addition

, military purposes are one of the most worrying arguments. Despite atomic bombs have completely destroyed cities and caused significant consequences to the

life

of entire nations,

such

as Japan after the Hiroshima and Nagasaki disaster, some countries like Russia do not stop the construction of

such

deadly weapons. In conclusion,

although

there are many peaceful applications of nuclear power that supply improvements, it is difficult not to consider all the still unavoidable risks and abuses.