Dr.Symonds's proposal of using nuclear energy as a main solution to the running out of carbon fuel resources represents quite an attractive suggestion for the energy policy of many countries.
Despite the interest that this proposal might stir up, the use of nuclear power represents a dangerous shortcut for the solution to the problem mentioned above.
Nowadays, when facing a new challenge, modern science must pay attention to the sustenability of its projects. That means that it must prevent any possible damage and future risk either for nature and human beings.
It is necessary to remind that unfortunately the use of nuclear energy can’t guarantee any safety at all on this regard, yet.
The terrible effects of nuclear power can still be seen on a large part of Chernobyl's population, even though many years have passed since the tragic nuclear disaster occurred.
Although it is undeniable that, as Dr.Symonds discussed, the knowledge and control of this energy have improved very much in the last decades, we are not sure of the consequences of the nuclear scores on a long term use for nature and human beings. Even worse, in case of an accident, the risks of an environmental disaster as the one in Chernobyl would be still very high.
So, if nuclear energy is not able to guarantee our safety, how can we consider it as a real solution for our problems?
Every environmental issue needs to be faced with a perspective view of our future. As far as we know, other energy resources come up to these requirements, such as sun, wind, water or hydrogen. Only “clean” energies can be reckoned by science a smart and useful supply to the running out of carbon fuels, without impending risks for the environment.
May ask you some questions, please?
-The second paragraph starting with "despite", could I write "But despite" or not? Perhaps only if it was anticipated by a comma?
-I tried to replace "assure" with "guarantee", I dont' know if it's still the same mistake. Should I rather change the subject of the setence?
-Do you find it repetitious also because I use the same verbs or nouns? Or is more a metter of concepts? I guess I should make it shorter.... what do you think?
Thank you, Chiara