The arguments FOR nuclear power |  |
- Only small amounts of waste materials are generated
- Its very reliable and isn’t affected by weather conditions
- Fuel costs are low and large quantities of power are generated
- Does not produce carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide or nitrogen oxides
The arguments AGAINST nuclear power |  |
- Nuclear waste is dangerous for thousands of years
- Currently, there are no plans for safe disposal of waste
- An accident could be disastrous
- High costs during the build phase
- High maintenance costs
- Decommissioning is very expensive
- Nuclear power stations could be potential terrorist targets
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