We should continue nuclear power but in locations more secure then an earthquake fault or near ocean waters.
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Environmentalism for the 21st Century
Curated by Samantha Rowling
Environmentalism is a broad philosophy, ideology and social movement regarding concerns for environmental conservation and improvement of the health of the environment. Environmentalism advocates the preservation, restoration and/or improvement of the natural environment, and may be referred to as a movement to control pollution. Already at this early stage in the 21st century, unique challenges and issues are associated to protecting the natural environment. This learning group is dedicated these issues and the impact of human made pollution on planet Earth.
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Joshua K-America, Feb. 9, 2012
Sam S-United States, Feb. 9, 2012
i feel that although the risk of nuclear energy is high the chances of something happening do not outweigh the benefits of the energy it produces.
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Emma U- Sweden April 20, 2012
Hi Sam,
I really agree with you and hope that soon more people will see the benefits of the nuclear energy. To Ben; I am wondering what you are referring to when you say that you disagree, what do you think is bad about nuclear energy? Many think that the disposal of the nuclear material is a big problem. For instance, here in Sweden, we are planning on putting the disposal under the ground where the radioactivity can wear of so that the environment, humans and animals are not harmed. This theory is based on a happening in Gabon, Africa, where scientist found already used nuclear material in the ground. After several studies they reached the conclusion that the material had been used in what's called a “natural nuclear power station” and that the radioactivity had worn off after the long time underground, no harm caused.
Here in Sweden we have now come to the conclusion that we can do the same thing with our nuclear disposal. The disposal will be enclosed by capsules of iron and copper. The capsules will be buried 500 meters underground in a cave and the copper will keep the cave low of oxygen. bentonite clay will also be put in the cave to keep groundwater away from the disposal.
I think that this will be a good way to store disposal and that will solve one of the biggest problems that comes with the nuclear energy. Although I know this is not a solution for everything, I just hope that people can see all the positive things with nuclear energy and see that the can outweigh the negative sides.
(http://www.fof.se/tidning/2003/2/en-naturlig-karnreaktor (Swedish source)) -
Perham . P Sweden April 20, 2012
The risk of nuclear Energy is high that is true but why should we really try with wind power plant. But think a Usa just with many poles or a other country. However we should try with a new thoughts and ideas for example send the solar power plant in the space http://www.nss.org/settlement/ssp/. But the problem is to make that satellite and other stuffs can take a lot of time.But it is worth it to bet on the idea
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alex A-USA, Feb. 9, 2012
I don’t believe that the fission nuclear energy that we are using today is going to help us in the future but i do believe that if we invested in fusion energy it would very beneficial to the human race and the environment as well
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Ayşegül Güvenenler, Feb. 9, 2012
Hi everyone!!
I am Ayşegül Güvenenler from Turkey. Nuclear energy has been a debate subject in Turkey for years. Every year the government proposes a nuclear energy project and draw back after discussions. Because of the fact that Turkey’s energy is foreign-dependant it is important to use our energy, I understand this but possible hazards of nuclear power outweigh the profits. Also I do not accept the arguments about “clean” energy. It is too risky and waste of nuclear plants are impossible to get rid off without damage.
Unfortunately, Fukushima showed the reality to the world again.
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Samantha Rowling, Feb. 8, 2012
Corals inflate to escape being buried alive in sand:
Fascinating new video footage, shot over 20 hours, of a mushroom coral inflating itself to escape a sandy burial has brought the organism to life.
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Andrew P, Feb. 8, 2012
If you want to know the latest deal about what’s going on there, you should watch this.
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Elsa Maestra, Feb. 8, 2012
Infographics can really help clarify and explain complex issues like “the consequences of deforestation in the Americas.” Creating an infographic similar to this might be a great student activity.
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Mercedes Domingues, Feb. 8, 2012
The Environmental Crisis Is in Fact a Crisis in Democracy:
Stephen Leahy interviews writer and environmentalist FRANCES MOORE LAPPÉ
Q: There is a feeling amongst many environmentally-aware people that it is already too late and there is too much to be overcome.
A: Thinking it’s too late is another thought trap. It may be too late to avoid significant impacts that could have been avoided if action had been taken two decades ago. It is not too late for life. My book is filled with examples of people taking charge and turning things around.
http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=106674
What makes people think it’s too late is that they feel alone and powerless. People feel that way because of the thought traps, the false beliefs about scarcity and of human nature as greedy and selfish. Those beliefs and a privately-held government have led to feelings of powerlessness.
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Joseph Curtis, Feb. 7, 2012
Japan’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone Shows Few Signs of Life:
What’s most striking about Japan’s nuclear exclusion zone, is there are no people, few cars, no sign of life, aside from the occasional livestock wandering empty roads. While workers of the Fukushima plant are bused in daily, the government has maintained a 12-mile no-go zone around the area for everyone else.
The government has said it will take at least 30 years to decommission the crippled reactors. This nuclear wasteland may not be livable for decades.
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Sophie FSeattleUSA April 25, 2012
Is there any way that other countries could help out Japan and speed up this process? I know that they've received a lot of help from countries all over the world already, but is there anything more we could do? What happened in Japan could happen to any of us with nuclear plants near fissures. If we can figure out how to decommission the reactors faster, it may help prepare the rest of the the world, including Japan, for the future.
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