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Wind Farms vs. Nuclear Reactors

My recommendations

on the type of generating

station that will be built to meet the increasing demands for energy.

(Wind energy vs. Nuclear energy)

In conclusion, wind power is the better choice, as there are many cons to nuclear reactors that show the detriment to human health. Wind power is the better choice, ignoring the minor local issues that may be solved by moving the location. Wind power cannot solely provide power for cities on its own, but in this case it's only serving to supply the surplus in the demand for electricity. Nuclear reactors not only negatively affect the environment and health, but there are terrorism issues involved as well. Also, Wind power does not produce co2 emissions and the lives of humans outweigh the lives of birds, so nuclear reactors are clearly not the choice.

-Hannah Serrano

Pros of Wind energy

pROS OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

100% Clean Energy

Long term

Large Capacity

There's no fuel to drill, no emissions from transportation, and no mining. All the power comes from the wind. It doesn't require non-renewable energy sources and doesn't generate pollution or radioactive waste.

Wind power is completely sustainable and renewable.

Environmental

Nuclear power plants are able to generate large amounts of power that will support and meet industrial and city needs. With its vast supply of fuel, it is also very reliable. It will help cater to the current demands.

The wind won't cease to stop blowing until the Sun burns out.

With nuclear power plants, CO2 emissions are minimized. Out of all the energy sources, nuclear

energy produces the least carbon dioxide. The

environmental effects of nuclear power plants are relatively light compared to other competing energy sources. Because of this, they do not

contribute to the greenhouse effect.

Nuclear power plants do not burn anything. What's being released is

water vapor.

ALSO....

Economical operating costs

  • It does not take up a lot of space per acre (relatively)
  • Employs many; stimulates economy

OTHER FACTS

The potential of wind power is huge-- 20 more times than the whole human population needs.

Nuclear power plants have relatively low operating costs. They produce large amounts of energy from small amounts of fuel (uranium). Its production is cheaper than gas, coal, petroleum and solar energy stations.

Economical

Nuclear power plants are essentially RELIABLE as their fuel is uranium. Uranium is a relatively abundant element that is found in the earth's crust, and is as common as tin. Besides that, Canada & Australia account for 46% of uranium's production.

  • relatively low operation costs
  • the energy coming from the wind mills is essentially free after the infrastructure is paid for
  • with constant developing technology, wind powered turbines are built more efficiently, resulting in cheaper costs
  • all that really needs to be paid for is the infrastructure

cons of nuclear energy

CONS OF WIND ENERGY

Not Always Guaranteed

The speed of the wind constantly varies. It's inconsistent, unsteady and unpredictable. The same amount of wind cannot be anticipated each time, as it can change from zero to storm force.

Handling Radioactive waste

Health Concerns

Although, there may be hope for energy storage technologies in the future.

Nuclear power plants have been said to produce genetic diseases and deformities.

Some accidents/disasters include Chernobyl and Fukushima.

Local Issues

  • the storage and management of dangerous high-level radioactive waste have many complications
  • nuclear waste disposal: the waste lasts 200-500 thousand years

Many high risk accidents are involved with nuclear power plants.

The waste needs to be disposed in a safe place because it's extremely hazardous and may leak radiations. It may contaminate the water supply.

  • The noise: it has been a regular complaint for people who live in the proximity of the wind turbines. This is why building turbines near urban areas should be avoided. New designs that generate less noise may be implemented though.
  • Aesthetics: Many people don't like the design of the wind turbines-- considered to be an eyesore
  • Effects on night-time temperatures and weather in close proximity
  • Threats to wild life: birds,bats and other flying creatures barely stand a chance when taking a hit from a blade of a wind turbine.
  • Studies have estimated 10,000 all the way 440,000 birds have been killed, but 976 million birds have been killed from collisions against buildings.

Other Issues...

  • Long construction times-- typically 5-10 years
  • Target for terrorism as the nuclear waste may be used as a weapon
  • Numerous unknown risks
  • Non-renewable-- uranium eventually runs out and is expensive and polluting to mine
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