nuclear power is used both for weapons of mass distructions and the production of cheap, clean energy. do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?

technological advancement enables humans to harness the

power

of nuclear

energy

.

however

, the usage of

this

energy

is a matter of dispute as it can be used as a weapon to wipe out a place others believe it is a good origin of

energy

. even though nuclear capability has a few undeniable merits. I believe the demerits of atomic

energy

comprise risks of a radiation leak in

energy

reactors

coupled with

chances of using it as a weapon causing a threat to mankind. commencing with the most prominent merit of atomic potential is the efficient and environment-friendly source of

energy

.

in other words

, it produces almost negligible pollution

along with

a higher rate of

energy

production for a long time

in contrast

to conventional sources; like coal. For ,example one kilogram of uranium is enough to produce sustainable

energy

, for a medium town, for a whole year.

therefore

, there is no doubt it is a futuristic fuel with almost zero byproducts making it an ideal source of

power

. despite the given merits, the use of atomic

energy

has undesirable ramifications. the most salient demerit is the risk of contamination by radiation. To exemplify it, nuclear reactions emit hazardous rays which can penetrate not only human's but

also

animal bodies, resulting in dangerous mutations at the cellular level or even death. a single mistake in reactors, which use nuclear

power

as a fuel, can lead to a catastrophic situation.

For instance

, in Chornobyl when the nuclear reactor was destroyed

due to

a glitch in the system causing the deaths of more than a thousand people. another worth considerable drawback of

such

energy

is its potential to be used as a tool to create panic among the human race. to illustrate, in Hiroshima and Nagasaki both cities entirely vanished by the bombs fueled with nuclear fusion

power

.

therefore

, in no time any nation having nuclear

energy

as a source of clean

power

can be turned into a destructive tool.

As a result

, it can cause mass destruction and has a major drawback.

to conclude

,

although

, nuclear

power

produce eco-friendly

energy

and is an advantage of

this

energy

, its predicaments comprising the risk of contamination

as well as

the potential use of it as a weapon, override any of its benefits.