The real issue regarding nuclear power

The debate around the use of nuclear power centers mainly on its safety. Those who support it point to the numerous safeguards and excellent track record it possesses. Those who oppose it tend to take the what-if stance. In the article “Get real: nuclear power is in your future” Allan Kupcis argues that nuclear power is a necessity to maintain “the backbone of any economy” (Kupcis pgr. 5). This is an important debate; however, it tends to bypass a major issue at the heart of nuclear power. The major issue is whether or not limitless energy resources are a good thing for our society and planet. Clearly, new sources are needed in order to maintain the current standard of living in first world countries. Many third world countries are improving steadily, and will soon expect to have the same amount of energy per capita as the more developed countries.
The negative effects of fossil fuel, the primary and currently least expensive energy supply are becoming more obvious. For t...