The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree?
Scientific evolution propitiated the development of relevant nuclear applications,
such
as weapons and power generation, which allegedly may sustain world peace and provide low-cost energy. Linking Words
While
a faction declares that the benefits related to nuclear technology outweigh their drawbacks, I totally disagree with Linking Words
this
point of view, since the risks of misuse of these developments may result in severe impacts on Earth.
On the one hand, despite requiring higher initial investment and operational costs, electricity generation through nuclear fission causes less environmental impact than fossil fuel power plants. Linking Words
In contrast
with greenhouse gases formed during carbon-based fuel combustion, pollutant gas emissions are in residual amounts in nuclear facilities. Linking Words
Furthermore
, radioactive waste management is under restrictive regulations, assuring its adequate disposal in developed countries. Linking Words
For instance
, France’s energy matrix is highly dependent on nuclear technology, and, even after long years of operation, its impact on their natural resources is minimal.
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On the other hand
, the threat of nuclear weapons may mislead the false idea that Linking Words
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kind of armament induces peace among nations. In fact, the storage of these weapons puts the world on a constant alert, considering their massive destructive potential. Linking Words
As a result
, it demands frequent monitoring from multilateral organisms, Linking Words
such
as the United Nations, to guarantee that they will not be used in case of conflicts. Linking Words
This
is the case of Iran and North Korea, which are subjects of the UN’s inspections during the Linking Words
last
years.
To summarize, despite the benefits of nuclear energy, like power generation, I totally disagree with the statement that those benefits outweigh their disadvantages, because of the potential damage that radioactive armament can bring to humanity and to the environment.Linking Words
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