With the rise of technological advancements in the field of renewable energy sources, it has been noted nuclear energy has changed the lives of millions of people, ranging from providing countries with the ability to wipe out their enemies instantaneously to serving as a clean alternative energy source to conventional energy forms. While this shift has both advantages and disadvantages, I believe that its potential advantages are more significant.
Critics of the widespread use of nuclear energy cite various reasons to support their stance. On a global scale, when governments harness the power of nuclear energy in an attempt to provide consumers with a cost-effective energy supply, they often fail to store toxic chemicals that are removed in the filtering process, damaging the environment. This not only maximizes the volume of contaminated materials ending up in landfills and oceans but also pollutes the air by releasing highly radioactive nuclear waste that contains poisonous chemicals such as uranium and plutonium. This toxic combination is particularly detrimental to reactive individuals, who are sensitive to excessive radioactivity in the surrounding environments, potentially diminishing their overall health and well-being.
Despite these arguments, in my view, the transformation to nuclear energy has more potential benefits. In an era characterized by the need for global peace and prosperity, by creating weapons of mass destruction, countries tend to realize the potentially devastating impact of such weapons on the global ecosystem, making it very hard for them to use these weapons at all costs. This understanding of the consequences of nuclear wars can drive systematic changes in the global political landscape, as the fear of extinction is likely to drive nations towards diplomatic resolutions, cooperative agreements, and peace talks, thereby fostering a collaborative international community where nations work together to address common problems. For example, in a world where countries are already grappling with underlying social issues like wars, inequality, injustice, genocides, and poverty, the establishment of such international communities can help solve these pressing issues, ultimately driving global progress toward a more thriving future.
In conclusion, while the shift towards nuclear energy has both upsides and downsides, I contend that its potential benefits associated with a peaceful world carry more weight.