Nuclear

We have been living in the nuclear age for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to a positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and the risks associated with its use? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 words I believe that utilizing nuclear can bring certain risk to our planet. However, technology, including nuclear, is a double edge sward. It is generally recognised that if we can master this kind of technology, it will bring numerous benefits to our human being. For instance, nuclear energy and radiation for cancer cure are two of those obvious benefits. Nuclear energy is considered as one of the clean resource for the next century. A small amount of nuclear resource can generate a great deal of electricity. Most importantly, its waste is only water and exhaust from the process of nuclear reaction. Thus, many developed countries use nuclear as a source of energy. For instance, nuclear generated power accounts for 30 percent of France's total energy generation. In addition, nuclear radiation can be used for curing cancer and x-ray. It has been 40 years since radiation was used as a main method for this disease. With the use of this technology, many people extend their life. Even it might bring some side effects to patients, it is still considered as a practical way to cure cancer. In terms of introducing risks for our planet, nuclear might lead to leakage of radiation. Some nuclear disasters may remind human the hazard of this technology. But if human can manage this technology well, it can minimize the risks during utilization of this technology. Overall, the main point of this issue is to ensure nuclear can be used in a safe way. Without the use of this technology, we cannot manage this technology and reduce the risk to certain level.