Affirmative Case Safety

Affirmative Case: Safety
Intro:
“The first order of government is to preserve public order and safety” I agree with former governor of West Virginia, Bob Wise, and therefore I must affirm the resolution, which states:
Resolved: Countries Ought to Prohibit the Production of Nuclear Power
The production of Nuclear Power should be prohibited because it is dangerous. Nuclear power is a dangerous form of energy due to many reasons including: the waste it produces, the effects on the environment during a meltdown, and There are alternative energies. Thus I believe that for the safety of the world’s citizens and the environment, countries should prohibit the production of nuclear power. Because I agree with the logic of the resolution, I offer the

Such kind of waste emits radiations from tens to hundreds of years.”

This statement proves that nuclear waste is dangerous even when disposed as it can have effects on the environment and its people for years to come as it remains active in storage.

Subpoint B: Dangers to Aqautic Life
Rinkash Kukreja stated in the article, “Nuclear Energy”
"Disadvantages Of Nuclear Energy - Conserve Energy Future."ConserveEnergyFuture. N.p., 2015. Web. 25 Sept. 2016.

“Eutrophication is another result of radioactive wastes. There are many seminars and conferences being held every year to look for a specific solution. But there is no outcome as of now. Reports say that radioactive wastes take almost 10,000 years to get back to the original form.”

This statement proves that not only does Nuclear Waste kill aquatic life but that its effect may not reverse itself for 10,000 years

Contention 2: Nuclear Power Plants Pose a Serious Threat to the Surrounding Area’s

Subpoint A: Chernobyl, the First Major Nuclear Catastrophe
Richard M. Stapleton stated in the article “Disasters: Nuclear

In a single day, the amount of sunlight hitting the United States is more than 2,500 times the entire country's daily energy usage. From an energy security and sustainability perspective, it seems logical to make the most of solar power technologies.”

Solar energy is an incredibly abundant source of renewable energy that isn’t harmful to the environment or a danger to the people.

Subpoint B: Geothermal Energy is a Safe Source of Energy
The Green Building Alliance stated in the article “Geothermal Energy”
"Geothermal Energy." Green Building Alliance. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2016.

“Since geothermal energy comes directly from the earth’s interior, no pollutants are emitted when capturing it.”

Today I have reviewed 3 overwhelming reasons to support the resolution. First, Nuclear Power Produces Dangerous Waste: and secondly, Nuclear Power Plants Pose a Serious Threat to Surrounding Enviroments. Finally, There are Alternative Energies Available. These contentions prove why my value is the best interpretation of the resolution. I now ask you to consider the logic of the resolution and sign the ballot affirmative. I am now open for cross