Nuclear energy is a very divisive issue. Some people view nuclear energy as a source of abundant clean energy, while others view it as dangerous. The goal of this lab is to learn about the “other side” of your personally held view.

If you believe that nuclear energy is safe, watch this video:

https://tacomacc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=100882&xtid=111635 (Links to an external site.)

If you believe that nuclear energy is dangerous, watch this video:

https://tacomacc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=100882&xtid=166803 (Links to an external site.)

Assignment

Write a short essay on the following:

Explain your position on nuclear energy before you watched the video. Did you think nuclear energy was safe or dangerous (or were you somewhere in the middle)?
Did the video change your view? Explain.
What was the most interesting thing you learned from your video?
What do you think the future of energy production will look like?

provide a thoughtful response (in approximately 500 words)