Nuclear power should be banned

Before I start I would to point out we are debating the energy source of nuclear power, not the weapons. (see definitions and visual)C1: Nuclear power is a green energyNuclear power is regulated by the epa [1] It has no emissions when in the fission process, and the "smoke" is actually steam. [1, 2] It only emits population indirectly (mining uranium). Although not renewable, it is sustainable and green. [2, 3] Some newer in development reactors are are very sustainable and would power us for 5 billion years! [2, 4] That is the lifetime of the sun btw. [5] Another type of reactor takes the uranium from sea water, and this amount replenishes and never runs out, so would in fact be essentially renewable. [3, 6] One misconception is the waste is bad for the environment. The waste is easily containable and actually is being safely contained today. [7] Nuclear power is clean, and this is comparable to other power sources like solar, but function at much more higher efficiencies. [7] Also the goverment is pressing for greener energies, and nuclear is on the page for a green energy. [8]Now, the claims about nuclear power being dirty is false as they cannot emit CO2 and other gases directly, and if need be I will pull up stats showing they even emmits less then solar!C2: Safety of nuclear powerNuclear power plants are very durable and rarely break down, and their safety record compares to other energies. [9, 10] One argument is terrorists attacks, they have safeguards preventing this and other security systems. [9] Also its never happened. [9] Also the plant will not explode as the uranium is only enriched to a 5% level. Their newer reactors usually have competent workers and are safe when the workers do their "thing". [11] The safety of nuclear power is great! Future development keeps plants safer and even more reliable. [15] Banning it would mean stopping production and advancements while we take the long amount of time to take them down. This means the power will become more dangerous while the deconstructions begin as they will be old models. Keeping it going means they get safer. C3: CostNuclear power is comparable to other cheap forms of energy. [12] The actual fuel costs for nuclear power are relatively small. [12] The costs of nuclear power re cheaper then coal (a cheap power source), natural gas, and oil/ [12] Nuclear power currency supplies 1% of the worlds energy at low costs. [13] The plants are cheap to operate and are only costly when building the plant. [13] Nuclear power competes in prices with all energy forms as nuclear production is cheap. [13] People are making thorium nuclear power which CANNOT melt down ever or be weaponized. They are also cheap. [14] These new plants mean the future of nuclear power will be cheaper and safer. [14] Nuclear power is 25% cheaper then coal and less then 25% if the cost of gas. [16]C4: JobsThe nuclear industry is expanding, even in the bad economy. [17] One nuclear power plant alone hires 1-2000 people. [17] And others in temporary building procedures. [17] Not only is this power green and safe, but would create thousands of jobs in the US. [18] In Canada alone they employ 66,000 people. [19]---> ConclusionNeed I say more? Nuclear power ought to be allowed as one of the green energies of america.Sources:http://www.epa.gov... [1]http://en.wikipedia.org... [2]http://www.api.org...\Anonymous&site=website [3]"Breeder reactors: A renewable energy source" American Journal of Physics [4] http://en.wikipedia.org... [5]http://www-formal.stanford.edu... [6]http://world-nuclear.org... [7]http://www.whitehouse.gov... [8]http://www.world-nuclear.org... [9]http://en.wikipedia.org... [10]http://en.wikipedia.org... [11]http://world-nuclear.org... [12]http://world-nuclear.org... [13]http://www.forbes.com... [14]http://www.anl.gov... [15]http://www.eagletribune.com... [16]http://www.nei.org... [17]http://casenergy.org... [18]http://world-nuclear.org... [19]