Nuclear Energy?

      One of the many sources of renewable energy being debated about is nuclear energy. Ever since World War II we have feared this, but have studies proven our fears irrelevant? In fact, these same studies show that nuclear energy exposure, in small doses is practically harmless. If so, what is the hold up on using nuclear energy as a renewable source of energy?
     
     While some studies show that even the smallest amounts of nuclear exposure have serious health consequences, this particular one states that, out of the 10,929 people exposed to nuclear weapons who got cancer, only 527 actually got it because of this reason. This, among much more scientific evidence, is why we are so controversial on the topic of nuclear energy. There are a handful of people who believe this might be the only solution to the growing issue of global warming. Still, the common civilians have yet to overcome their fears of the power nuclear energy has. However, the civilian fears haven't kept scientists and engineers from planning out safer, reliable nuclear power plants. What do you think the next step into finding a renewable energy source should be?

For more information about these experiments and the article, check out: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/22/opinion/fear-vs-radiation-the-mismatch.html    

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The use HFCs Need to Stop

     Recently, Europe wrote a bill that declared they would reduce a type of greenhouse gas used in refrigerators and ACs called hydrofluorocarbons by 79% as of 2030. This act is the most significant in the struggle to decrease HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons). However, Europe is not the only one trying to reduce HFCs, China and the US also have been making efforts to help. 

     Although, HFCs were already a replacement of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that damaged the ozone layer, however, they are still a threat to global warming. If the use of HFCs continues at the current rate, the 1% of global warming they are accountable for currently will rise to a whopping 20% by 2030 unless we take action. Already, we have technology capable of replacing HFCs and many people have taken action, what will come next? 

     While removing HFCs as a source of energy will not eliminate all global warming issues, it's a start and it is something we must do to help stop global warming. 

For more information, check out: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/08/opinion/curbing-a-potent-greenhouse-gas.html?_r=0

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Petition to Help Stop Air Pollution

Check out this link to a petition to help stop air pollution: it's easy to sign!

http://sierra.stopbigpolluters.org/pgb/CKF-NA-CT2-SBP1-Lib-BO-30p-T04-C07-EP-P02-D01