As a result of global warming, many countreis are turning to nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power stations? Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?

Fossil fuels have long been blamed for causing global warming. By addressing

this

issue many countries are switching to nuclear

energy

instead

. In

this

essay I will discuss both advantages and disadvantages and outline that building a nuclear

energy

station is not the only way, even though, there are several benefits to it. Nuclear

power

is one of the greener ways to reduce carbon emissions which have caused global warming. Using nuclear systems to generate

power

,

that is

by heating water and using other techniques for generating

power

, could avoid burning more coal and oil. Those are the biggest contributors to the environment.

For instance

, in 2010 the air quality compared to 2005 saw a drastic improvement during a five-year period after the nuclear

energy

plant 2 had been constructed.

However

, it is

also

the most controversial topic in recent decades. Some people think that nuclear

power

plants are processing harmful substances;

therefore

, It would lead to serious outcomes if operate wrongly.

Furthermore

, people think that the plant will emit chemical pollutants which will cause illnesses

such

as cancer.

For instance

, in Japan, when the nuclear

energy

plant exploded in 2012 due to a tsunami the island was polluted, and people were sickened. In conclusion, even though it can help deal with global warming, nuclear

power

might lead to more problems

such

as where we should store the contaminated water.

In addition

, in long term, it is not the best solution regardless of the environment or human wellbeing. Seeking alternative ways in which both environment and humans can benefit is the most important thing.