Nuclear Fission Energy and its Effects

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to enlighten and discuss the concept of nuclear fission energy and its impact on human lives. This paper will explore nuclear energy and its each and every perspective. In addition, the paper will also analyze the impact of nuclear energy in a holistic nature and the intensity of the impact. Nuclear energy is the form of force that is released spontaneously or artificially from the nuclear reactions. Similar to every other thing in this world nuclear energy has two perspectives as well. At one hand this energy can be used to obtain power, it is responsible to regulate huge thermal plants and it is used as a weapon to ensure the national security of the country.

Table of Contents

Abstract2

Introduction4

Nuclear Power and Its Effects5

Nuclear Power and Human Health6

Nuclear Power and Environment10

Nuclear Power and Economy15

Waste15

Cost15

Flexibility15

Energy Efficiency16

Impact of Nuclear Energy in a Global Context17

Conclusion19

References21

Nuclear Fission Energy and its Effects

Introduction

Nuclear energy is the form of force that is released spontaneously or artificially from the nuclear reactions. Similar to every other thing in this world nuclear energy has two perspectives as well. At one hand this energy can be used to obtain power, it is responsible to regulate huge thermal plants and it is used as a weapon to ensure the national security of the country. On the other hand the accidents caused due to the experiments on nuclear energy can severely affect the lives of individuals. Nuclear energy not only affects the individuals that live beside the radioactive area but severely damages the entire ecological system.

Nuclear accidents in Ukraine, USA and Japan have been real warnings of what can happen if this energy flees from control. The Chernobyl nuclear plant was completed on December 1983 and consists of four reactors of BRMK type. Despite the critical analysis and crucial preventive measures to counter the radioactivity the disastrous nuclear accidents can be observed worldwide. In a nuclear accident the estimated flow of radioactivity is probably 2000 MPH and according to a hypothetical analysis people in 10 MPH of the radius can be severely affected by the radiations.

Despite of the rapid advancement in technology the nuclear accidents cannot be prohibited. The experiments related to the nuclear energy are so much sophisticated in nature. Despite of strict control measures the scientists and researchers all over the world are not able to find a solution for this scenario. Most of the experimental structures around the world are carried out in distant areas in which the population is scarce. Nevertheless, the impact of nuclear reaction is severe than the hypothetical assumptions of the scientists. Due to the nuclear accidents 100 - 200 MPH of nuclear clouds can be formed. These clouds are responsible for the acid rain that can cause critical diseases. In addition, the nuclear reactions and radioactive rays can cause lands to be infertile and uncultivable for a long time.

Nuclear Power and Its Effects

The risk of harmful health effects from exposures to nuclear radiation has been the ...