2.2 Nuclear energy
We will not consider nuclear technologies here but focus on the arguments for and against nuclear power.
Activity 5
Read the ‘New nuclear plants get go-ahead’ article on the BBC News website. What are the arguments provided for developing new nuclear power stations?
For background on the decision making for nuclear power, you will find this BERR website useful.
Read two articles:
‘Government pressed to hold inquiry into construction of nuclear stations’
‘David Howarth: These nonsensical arguments for nuclear power'
Now sketch on a spray diagram the arguments given for not developing new nuclear power stations. Do you think any arguments have been missed?
Plan how you would explain to a friend your reasons for supporting, or not, new nuclear power plant construction.
2 Alternative sources of energy