Is Nuclear Energy a Sustainable Solution?

The Benefits and Risks of Using Nuclear Power Plants as an Energy Source

Ah, uranium. The only substance that compares to its radioactivity is public opinion of it. Due to more than half a decade of horrendous accidents and deplorable warfare, paired with rosy images of a retro-futuristic paradise, opinions on the subject are diverse as they are vitriolic.

But, is nuclear energy actually viable? Is it safe and abundant enough to bring about the clean energy utopia of our dreams? I trawled the recesses of the internet to discover the answer:

The Benefits of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Power has a Shockingly Low Carbon Footprint

Nuclear Energy is one of the best options for energy in regard to carbon emissions. Not just does it have a lower carbon output than traditional energy sources like coal, natural gas, and biomass, but it also outshines green energy alternatives like solar and geothermal! According to World Nuclear, nuclear power plants produce the same amount of CO2 emissions as wind, which is one-third the amount that solar energy produces!

Nuclear Energy is Cheap to Maintain