Nuclear power, as defined by Wikipedia, is the use of exothermic processes to generate useful heat and electricity. It is used by more than 30 countries (such as the United States, France, and Japan), and provided about 13% of the world's electricity in 2012.
Even now, nuclear power is still a widely debated topic. Proponents contend that nuclear power is a safe, sustainable energy source that reduces CO2 emissions. Those that oppose it, on the other hand, state that nuclear power poses many threats to the people and the environment and that the risks outweigh the rewards.
The Philippines has its own nuclear plant. However, it never went into operation because it sits on a tectonic fault and volcano.
As of now, the Philippines is expected to suffer an energy crisis by 2015. Though many people fear the negative effects of nuclear power, we may be left with no choice if we were to begin suffering from the aforementioned energy crisis.
Of course, there are many problems pertaining to having a nuclear plant here in the Philippines. One, the only nuclear power plant available is the forenamed one that holds a great risk due to its location. And two, the cost for a nuclear power plant is high. Because the Philippines is a developing, third-world country, setting up nuclear power plants may mean cutting corners from the country's budget.
Perhaps the country will only produce its own nuclear plant if it will start suffering from its expected energy crisis. Though there are many risks, we may be forced to do what we are against.
Even now, nuclear power is still a widely debated topic. Proponents contend that nuclear power is a safe, sustainable energy source that reduces CO2 emissions. Those that oppose it, on the other hand, state that nuclear power poses many threats to the people and the environment and that the risks outweigh the rewards.
The Philippines has its own nuclear plant. However, it never went into operation because it sits on a tectonic fault and volcano.
As of now, the Philippines is expected to suffer an energy crisis by 2015. Though many people fear the negative effects of nuclear power, we may be left with no choice if we were to begin suffering from the aforementioned energy crisis.
Of course, there are many problems pertaining to having a nuclear plant here in the Philippines. One, the only nuclear power plant available is the forenamed one that holds a great risk due to its location. And two, the cost for a nuclear power plant is high. Because the Philippines is a developing, third-world country, setting up nuclear power plants may mean cutting corners from the country's budget.
Perhaps the country will only produce its own nuclear plant if it will start suffering from its expected energy crisis. Though there are many risks, we may be forced to do what we are against.