Position Statement

After researching nuclear power, I feel I have learned enough to side against it. I am willing to keep my mind open to the idea, but until it's major problems are solved, I have to oppose the progression of this technology. The major appeal of nuclear power is a reduction in greenhouse gases, but I am not convinced that emissions are reduced at all due to processes that occur before and after nuclear fission. I am also not convinced that people living near plants or waste storage facilities are safe, nor is the environment. I will go into further detail in my paper about the negative aspects of nuclear power, but I will not ignore the benefits.