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Uranium was discovered by a German Chemist, Martin Klaproth in the year 1789. The exploration and science of nuclear energy including: atomic radiation, nuclear fission, and atomic change was being experimented with starting in 1895 to 1945. Between 1939 and 1945, most of the focus of nuclear energy was being put forth towards the nuclear bomb. Following nuclear bomb research, in 1945 most efforts were put forth to discovering how to harness this nuclear energy and be able to contain and control for making electricity but also using it for naval advances. Since 1956, the current state of nuclear energy has been focused on planting and building reliable and successful nuclear power plants. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the overall aspects of what nuclear energy is as well as what it entail. Moving on I am going to discuss the repercussions of using nuclear energy on a worldwide level. Through discussing this issue, I hope to raise awareness of not only the environmental impacts of nuclear energy but also the ethical problems of nuclear energy. As well as persuade you to believe in a different stance on nuclear energy. Through this paper I will examine both the pros and cons of the issue and ultimately argue that the effects of nuclear energy need to be taken into consideration, and alternative to nuclear energy need to be considered. This controversy is important because while nuclear energy is a good alternative form of energy, there are repercussions of it that the general public need to be aware of and considered before moving forward with it in the future. Nuclear energy has been said to be more environmentally friendly and beneficial, because it is nuclear energy however it does have the potential to produce radioac... ... middle of paper ... ...n the United States under Yucca Mountain in Nevada. There are a couple things wrong with this solution first off, storing waste under Yucca Mountain Works Cited Burgess , Joanna. "10 pros and cons of nuclear energy." curiosity . N.p.. Web. 19 Feb 2014. . "Nuclear Energy Pros and Cons." Triple Pundit . N.p., 23 February 2009. Web. 19 Feb 2014. . "Nuclear Power in the World Today." World Nuclear Association . N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb 2014. . "Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power and Sustainablity ." Time for Change . N.p.. Web. 19 Feb 2014. .

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