Nuclear Energy in 2019
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 5:23 pm
I'm growing increasingly concerned about the reputation of nuclear energy in the world.
I keep getting these freaking news articles regarding nuclear energy, and they more often than not come with some major fear mongering. With the 'Green New Deal' (which is not in support of the energy source) picking up some steam too, there is definitely cause for alarm.
A Power Plant in Wales is projected to be shut down too, and former President Barack Obama's Nuclear Regulatory chairman Gregory Jaczko oddly enough has spoken out about it too. Also regarding politics, a lot of Democrats and Labour Party members are generally against nuclear.
But despite these issues, I do believe that there is hope. What can we do? Well, obviously, to start, we can vote for politicians who have a pro stance on nuclear; they are the ones that have the power to enforce and regulate nuclear energy, and can get the public to be more in favor of the issue. Political and public opinion are crucial for nuclear energy's survival. If you live in the States and have access to politicians whether on the municipal, state, or even federal level, attempt to get in contact with them about it.
We can also increase scientific literacy among the public. Most people are very, very unfamiliar with the usages and advantages of clean energy. We can create Youtube videos, write more essays or other works, or possibly best of all, put it into the school curriculum. Politicians, of course, have a hand in this, and, while almost impossible to implement, would go a long way in teaching about the importance of nuclear.
But of course, it is also important that we must be literate in the relevant sciences. Of course, I'm not saying you have to have studied it at a university level, just read some of the literature, and watch the relevant videos and documentaries on the issue. It'll be important if you're in a debate or at a rally.
Despite what I said before, there is also an increase in articles and videos talking about the benefits of nuclear; how it saved millions of lives, and how it's the cleanest, safest, most realistic energy source available. Also, there are some Democrats and Republicans who are in favor of nuclear (although they also support fossil fuels, and the other renewables), and the current Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, who was a former anti nuclear advocate, now believes that nuclear energy will play a part in the UK's energy future.
With what we do know, it's hard to tell the future of nuclear, since it is a sharply divided point amongst people. Time will tell of course, but that time better not take too long.
I keep getting these freaking news articles regarding nuclear energy, and they more often than not come with some major fear mongering. With the 'Green New Deal' (which is not in support of the energy source) picking up some steam too, there is definitely cause for alarm.
A Power Plant in Wales is projected to be shut down too, and former President Barack Obama's Nuclear Regulatory chairman Gregory Jaczko oddly enough has spoken out about it too. Also regarding politics, a lot of Democrats and Labour Party members are generally against nuclear.
But despite these issues, I do believe that there is hope. What can we do? Well, obviously, to start, we can vote for politicians who have a pro stance on nuclear; they are the ones that have the power to enforce and regulate nuclear energy, and can get the public to be more in favor of the issue. Political and public opinion are crucial for nuclear energy's survival. If you live in the States and have access to politicians whether on the municipal, state, or even federal level, attempt to get in contact with them about it.
We can also increase scientific literacy among the public. Most people are very, very unfamiliar with the usages and advantages of clean energy. We can create Youtube videos, write more essays or other works, or possibly best of all, put it into the school curriculum. Politicians, of course, have a hand in this, and, while almost impossible to implement, would go a long way in teaching about the importance of nuclear.
But of course, it is also important that we must be literate in the relevant sciences. Of course, I'm not saying you have to have studied it at a university level, just read some of the literature, and watch the relevant videos and documentaries on the issue. It'll be important if you're in a debate or at a rally.
Despite what I said before, there is also an increase in articles and videos talking about the benefits of nuclear; how it saved millions of lives, and how it's the cleanest, safest, most realistic energy source available. Also, there are some Democrats and Republicans who are in favor of nuclear (although they also support fossil fuels, and the other renewables), and the current Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, who was a former anti nuclear advocate, now believes that nuclear energy will play a part in the UK's energy future.
With what we do know, it's hard to tell the future of nuclear, since it is a sharply divided point amongst people. Time will tell of course, but that time better not take too long.