energy demand

with the increasing demand for energy by a rapidly advancing world, questions have been raised about our supply of energy. it is clear that now, we cannot depend on fossil fuels like oil and coal. we know that it's going to run out. scientists now are confident that we can go nuclear.

well, yes, nuclear energy is powerful, of that there is no doubt. i've witnessed the accounts of the chernobyl incident. the devastation that a slight miscalculation can bring is truly a painful thought to bear.

i feel that, it is understandable that with the increased pressure to meet energy demands, we turn to nuclear, which is only instinctive since it's the most powerful. but are we so confident of our abilities and breakthroughs in science and technology that we can exploit the power of nuclear activity.

as an individual, i'm scared. really scared. there has been so much debate going on and so many parties are in favour for this new form of energy source. what will happen. i really do not want to see a repeat of the chernobyl incident occurring. since the demand of energy is so great, whatever incident that occurs is going to be catastrophic!

furthermore, there is the unavoidable question of what is to be done with the radioactive waste, or rather, nuclear waste. one form of nuclear waste is plutonium which can be directly used to be made into nuclear bombs. ha! it's a recipe for more terrorism and attacks.

authorities must weigh the consequences to everything and make the right judgement for the sake of humanity.

however, my view is simple. if we are really super confident of our skills and knowledge at science and technology, why not use that technology to tap onto other resources of fuel? like renewable sources like wind and air. can't technology develop something to make such sources viable for energy consumption and demand.

this is such a worthwhile pursuit rather than to delve again into nuclear sources of energy. it's a risk. a risk that we can avoid.