9th March, 2014

The Advantages of the Implementation of Nuclear Energy

Name :	STELLA ANNE TEOH MING HUI
Class :	K3C
School Num. :	12231
Title :	THE ADVANTAGES OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
Type of Writing :	Critical Writing
Mentor Teacher :	Ms Mabel Lim

The Advantages of the Implementation of Nuclear Energy

Imagine a world with a cleaner energy supply, safer habitats for animals and unpolluted natural resources. Doesn’t this sound like a whole new world? And our new fantastic point of view, to implement nuclear energy in our country? Let us open your eyes and take you wonder by wonder, as we delve into the world of the advantages of nuclear energy.

A very good morning I bid to the, honoured speaker of the house, wise panel of adjudicators, precise timekeeper, my worthy opponents and members of the floor.

I would like to give the definition of certain key terms of the aforementioned subject and deliver my first conviction, which is energy supply.

Do you know why we didn’t have power plants in the past? A few analyses were carried out in the 70’s and 80’s but the Malaysian Board of Energy, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), decided to build more gas plants following the rapid expansion of the oil and gas field. Now that gas prices are soaring, nuclear seems like a pretty good alternative, and if you still aren’t sure, let me tell you why nuclear energy should be implemented in Malaysia.

Nuclear energy has a more stable pricing than oil or gas, due to the fact that demand for oil on a global scale will drastically increase due to economic and population growth, mainly in developing countries, it is forecast that the relation between supply and demand of fossil fuels will become tight followed by consequence price hikes, therefore the world may face intensified competition for acquisition of fossil fuel sources. This was taken from

Thus, with the information given above, it is important for Malaysia to ensure stable and reliable energy supply by diversifying important sources on the supply side.

We as a developing country should make an example of France who gets 78% of its electricity from nuclear power. President Nicolas Sarkozy says “We are showing how to reduce dependence on oil cut emissions and supply some of the cheapest electricity in the world” in an article from the Reader’s Digest and National Geographic respectively.

Nuclear power compared to the burning to coal and gas, is the least environmentally polluting source of energy during usage. So that means that the seas and the skies will gradually lose pollution and eventually return to their natural state. Don’t you want your children to enjoy the fresh air and the crystal clear water?

Nuclear energy when made as the main source of energy can reduce dependence on fossil fuel sources like gas, oil and coal.

So, still of the belief that nuclear energy should not be implemented here, well imagine Klang Valley with those hazy days, obstructing the wondrous view from near and afar. Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and sulphur; 90% of these emissions occur in urban areas, all these horrific “dust clouds” caused by air pollution from vehicles and factories. Together, we can prevent this if we use proper safety guidelines when harnessing nuclear energy.

Are the benefits of nuclear energy worth the risks? All kinds of energy uses involve risks. Coal miners are killed in accidents, oil and gas tanks explode, pollution by fossil fuels cause illnesses and deaths. Nuclear energy is a less polluting way of obtaining energy.

Our efforts may just be a drop in an endless ocean,

However what is an ocean, but a multitude of drops.

I strongly believe that the implementation of nuclear energy has many advantages, and if possible we should look to a nuclear-power generated future.

Posted at 11:16 pm | Comments (3)

3 Comments

On September 25, 2014 at 5:06 pm f3.ppc@smjk.edu.my said:

September 25, 2014 at 5:06 pm

Name: Ding Kah Wen (3)
Class: K3C
School No.: 12148
Mentor Teacher : Ms Mabel Lim

So there are advantages to implementation of nuclear energy. I am of the belief that nothing can be too challenging for mankind, so the question we should be asking is if nuclear weapons will be built with greater importance if nuclear power is made the main energy source around the globe. One blast from a nuclear strike missile, and an island can sink. Debates on the implementation of nuclear energy have drawn many scientists together and one day, I cannot help but admit, nuclear energy may become our future.
On September 25, 2014 at 5:08 pm f3.ppc@smjk.edu.my said:

September 25, 2014 at 5:08 pm

Name: Koay Yi Yun (8)
Class: K3C
School No.: 12218
Mentor Teacher : Ms Mabel Lim

This article struck me as quite interesting. Nuclear has always been cause for argument between certain people and here with articles backing both the good and bad of nuclear energy, it is hard for someone to come up with a conclusive decision. I think we should keep our options open, and see where the time takes us. Nuclear energy should not pose too much of a threat if we all take proper safety measures.
On September 25, 2014 at 5:11 pm f3.ppc@smjk.edu.my said:

September 25, 2014 at 5:11 pm

Name: Yeap Yu Xian (34)
Class: K3C
School No.: 12136
Mentor Teacher : Ms Mabel Lim

Nuclear energy scares me. Although many lives have been loss, with regards to the Chernobyl Incident, nuclear accidents have seldom occurred unless caused by unforeseen circumstances like the natural disasters which hit Japan. I agree with the thought that nuclear power may very well become the next big energy source, but I think we are far from achieving this reality. Hopefully any nuclear power stations in Malaysia will be completely safe!