Overview
Discussion Topic:
- Would the increased generation of electricity from nuclear and renewables (e.g., solar, wind, and conventional hydropower) be an acceptable approach to reducing greenhouse gases? Yes or No? Explain your answer.
Minimum Word Counts:
- 300-400 words on first post
- 200 words on peer reviews (replies)
Take a tour of a nuclear power plant, CNN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwAO5yRpUs8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciStnd9Y2ak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZUMoEfTr7w
Note that these videos are not all inclusive of either side of the argument, nor do I necessarily agree or disagree with any individual point made. They are meant to be representative arguments to inform your own explorations and the derivation of your OWN OPINION on the subject.
Something to consider: if you live in the Miami-Dade or Broward county, you're reasonably close to nuclear power plants already... how do you feel about that? (Miami's nuclear power plant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_Point_Nuclear_Generating_Station)