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  • because: other alternatives are not attractive
    • because: coal mining is dangerous
    • because: coal is dirty
    • because: nuclear power is safer than the alternatives
    • because: solar and wind are not always available
      • but: solar and wind generated energy can be stored
    • because: natural gas isn't exactly clean, and its...
    • because: Not all countries have the criteria to...
  • but: nuclear industry less deaths than wind industry
  • but: the wastes generated is not safe , need a...
    • Cause: still radioactive, hazard to human
  • but: nuclear power stations a possible terrorist target
    • Solution: security can be tightened
      • Problem: even tight security can be breached
        • because: WTC was a well-known terrorist target before 911
    • Solution: Nuclear energy can be built outside the...
    • but: hydropower stations also possible terrorist target
Nuclear energy is a viable alternative
  • but: the safety of nuclear reactors is...
    • but: the U.S. govt. has issued liability...
      • but: insurance cannot reverse radiation poisoning/death
        • but: Nuclear radiation is a devastating and...
    • because: e.g. the 1979 accident at Three Mile Island,...
  • but: nuclear plants cost a lot to build
    • but: disregarding capital costs, they are the...
      • but: must include capital and cleanup costs to compare
    • because: their financing is also uncertain
  • because: it already provides 20% of power in the U.S.
  • because: it is a clean source of power
    • but: radioactive waste is not 'clean'
    • because: The emission of Greenhouse gas can be highly...
    • because: no carbon emissions are produced in the...
  • because: It will bring less pollution to the world
    • Problem: Less pollution is vague statement, but...