Lesson 10a - Nuclear: For + Against

Question 1

What are the environmental arguments for nuclear power?

Answer 1

Low CO2 emissions
Small carbon output
Less toxic waste than fossil fuel plants

Question 2

What are the energy security arguments for nuclear power?

Answer 2

High energy output + low fuel requirement
Less vulnerable to shortages, strikes etc

Question 3

Why is uranium distribution an argument for nuclear power?

Answer 3

Even distribution
No single nation dominates global markets
35 nations contain deposits

Question 4

How long is it supposed current uranium supplies will last?

Answer 4

Roughly 1000 years

Question 5

What are the main arguments against nuclear energy?

Answer 5

Waste
Costs
Accidents
Health + safety in long run

Question 6

What are the limitations of uranium + plutonium?

Answer 6

Finite resources
Expensive + complex extraction

Question 7

What are the main issues regarding waste storage?

Answer 7

Most solutions are temporary
No viable long term solutions
Expensive + potential to leak
‘Hiding + Forgetting’ Syndrome