There are two different schools of thought;one group is for it and another is against it. Each group puts across various questions and arguments for and against it. It is vital that we, the public should understand the facts about it.
Lets us look at the important queries raised in this issue:S.No.Why is nuclear plant necessary? Why is nuclear plant not necessary?
1Electricity generated from nuclear power is very important to meet our power shortagesWe can resort to economic usage of electricity; can make use of other safe resources for electricity generation
2Is a clean and hygienic source; can make sure its safety though scientific meansNuclear plants by birth are risky. Radiation emitted from such plants can affect generation after generation, it is destructible and a paralyzing one. No solutions for this.
3Power generation from nuclear energy is cheaper compared to other sourcesCosts incurred towards period of generation, maintenance of plant, post-generation safety aspects and disposal of nuclear wastes is very high compared to the cost of power generation
4Accidents are inevitable in all kinds of situations. We do not avoid travelling by trains just because accidents do happenThere is no safe nuclear plant. Effects of nuclear plant accidents, unlike ordinary accidents do not stop with the place of accident. Serious after-effects will be carried for generations
5Arguments about the location of Koodankulam nuclear plant are unnecessaryThe location of Koodankulam plant is prone to tsunami and earthquake. It is a place of smaller volcanic eruptions and landslides. It is not possible to protect the nuclear plant from natural disasters
6All safety aspects and precautions are in place. Fear prevailing among people with regard to its safety is unnecessaryOpinion polls were not conducted to understand the environmental damages caused by nuclear plants
7Arrangements are in place to handle high-risk situationsHigh Risk Management Monitoring Committee, headed by Prime Minister has stated that it cannot be ensured that Koodankulam will remain safe from tsunami or earthquake
8We cannot witness growth when fear overpowers usIt is quite logical to be cautious of those that creates fear and to take necessary preventive action
9Scientist cum former President Abdul Kalam has stated that Koodankulam is safe and nuclear energy is a must for our country’s growthM B Parameswaran, a research scholar in nuclear research has said that it is an intelligent decision to look for alternatives to power from nuclear sources. It is not surprising to see an expert like Abdul Kalam who was involved in nuclear bomb blast, welcoming it. He has proved his loyalty recently by meeting up with officials of nuclear plant and not the protesters
10Nuclear energy is the future of world’s growth and development; science will solve its complications in due course of time
Lets us look at the important queries raised in this issue:S.No.Why is nuclear plant necessary? Why is nuclear plant not necessary?
1Electricity generated from nuclear power is very important to meet our power shortagesWe can resort to economic usage of electricity; can make use of other safe resources for electricity generation
2Is a clean and hygienic source; can make sure its safety though scientific meansNuclear plants by birth are risky. Radiation emitted from such plants can affect generation after generation, it is destructible and a paralyzing one. No solutions for this.
3Power generation from nuclear energy is cheaper compared to other sourcesCosts incurred towards period of generation, maintenance of plant, post-generation safety aspects and disposal of nuclear wastes is very high compared to the cost of power generation
4Accidents are inevitable in all kinds of situations. We do not avoid travelling by trains just because accidents do happenThere is no safe nuclear plant. Effects of nuclear plant accidents, unlike ordinary accidents do not stop with the place of accident. Serious after-effects will be carried for generations
5Arguments about the location of Koodankulam nuclear plant are unnecessaryThe location of Koodankulam plant is prone to tsunami and earthquake. It is a place of smaller volcanic eruptions and landslides. It is not possible to protect the nuclear plant from natural disasters
6All safety aspects and precautions are in place. Fear prevailing among people with regard to its safety is unnecessaryOpinion polls were not conducted to understand the environmental damages caused by nuclear plants
7Arrangements are in place to handle high-risk situationsHigh Risk Management Monitoring Committee, headed by Prime Minister has stated that it cannot be ensured that Koodankulam will remain safe from tsunami or earthquake
8We cannot witness growth when fear overpowers usIt is quite logical to be cautious of those that creates fear and to take necessary preventive action
9Scientist cum former President Abdul Kalam has stated that Koodankulam is safe and nuclear energy is a must for our country’s growthM B Parameswaran, a research scholar in nuclear research has said that it is an intelligent decision to look for alternatives to power from nuclear sources. It is not surprising to see an expert like Abdul Kalam who was involved in nuclear bomb blast, welcoming it. He has proved his loyalty recently by meeting up with officials of nuclear plant and not the protesters
10Nuclear energy is the future of world’s growth and development; science will solve its complications in due course of time
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