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Nuclear power is the most sustainable energy for the next centuries. Nuclear fission of uranium is being used to produce electricity and it is the source which certainly will replace fossil fuels. Although the use of this energy represents a potential danger for people and the environment, there are reasons that explain why governments should move forward the use of nuclear power.

One of the main reasons which have called the attention toward the use of nuclear energy is climate change. The use of fossil fuels has lead global warming and the weather has changed dramatically in the last 30 years as a consequence of the CO2 released in the atmosphere. International policies to reduce CO2 are being implemented and for some countries nuclear power is the best option to reduce it. Nuclear electricity represents clean energy with a small amount of carbon emissions and some Governments are taking this option.

The second reason it is that nuclear power cost is low. Even the cost to build nuclear plants is high, the cost of fuel is low, situation that make this alternative energy sustainable in the long term. Countries such as Japan, United States and France, have built power stations to produce a big part of their electricity demand.

The last reason that makes nuclear power sustainable is that there is enough uranium in the earth for the next centuries. Uranium is a resource forty times more common than silver and it can be used relatively easily to produce energy. Uranium is the only one resource that could replace fossil fuels and supply the current demand for electricity.(why is only?)

In conclusion, despite the potential threat that nuclear power represents, Governments which have analysed different options to reduce carbon emissions are building nuclear plants. The reasons are mainly because nuclear power is clean, cheap and can supply the huge demand for electricity. However, the potential danger of this energy must be considered for Governments to reduce the risk over people and the environment.