Question

Nuclear power remains a controversial form of power generation. Discuss the arguments for and against its use being increased as a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

Answer 1

CLIMATE CHANGE

We need to use all of the energy sources we have, because renewables aren't yet able to take over from nuclear power. The alternatives to nuclear are coal and natural gas – including unconventional gas resources – and these would be (over the long-run) much more polluting and damaging than nuclear.

Answer 2

Answer:

The nuclear power debate is a long-running controversy about the risks and benefits of using nuclear reactors to generate electricity for civilian purposes.