Pro-Nuclear+Power+Group

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Our policy statement:
//"We at Pro-Nuclear power are determined that nuclear energy is a large step in the human development. It is clean, safe, and futuristic way to satisfy our ever growing desires for energy. The horrible accidents in the past are necessary, because those disasters make us more aware of the flaws in our technology, enabling us to learn from our mistakes and improve in the future. We are also in favor of other environmental energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydro energy, but we understand that until renewable power can reach its full potenial, other temporary sources of energy, such as nuclear energy, must be considered."//

Group Blurb:
Our group is in favor of nuclear energy, and we think that the nuclear disasters of the past are necessary because those disasters can help us improve our safety measures in the future.

Poem about Nuclear Energy:
//**Nuclear Power by Khanh An**// Not bad Fights global warming Using greenhouse gases Too much risks Nuclear meltdowns Unlikely to happen Best form

What is Nuclear Energy? How does it work?
Nuclear energy is produced when the atoms of the uranium fuel rods split (this is called nuclear fission), and releases heat. This heat heats up the water surrounding it, which turns to steam and turns the turbines and generates electricity.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Why we should use nuclear power:

 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Nuclear power does not emit dangerous gases like carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, or nitrogen dioxide ([|Benefits of Nuclear Power]). Because one of our main global issues right now is the pollution of the air due to these greenhouse gases, nuclear power is one of the better energy sources.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">The uranium fuel rods create a massive amount of heat energy for its physical size, compared to fossil fuels. //**[|Nuclear Energy Institute] says**//: A piece of uranium fuel the size of a fingertip has as much energy as 481 cubic meters of natural gas, 807kg of coal, or 564 litres of oil.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Uranium fuel rods are easier to transport than coal, or other fossil fuels.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Reserves of uranium have been found on Earth, so nuclear energy can last longer than the fossil fuels which are running out right now.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">As the population grows, renewable energy might not be enough.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">How Nuclear Energy relates to the Learner Profiles:
<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Reflective** - Vietnam will be able to look back at the past incidents that happened with nuclear energy. They will be able to reflect on what happened in the past and come up with strategies to prevent those incidents to happen. Then can get people prepared

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Inquirer** - We hope that Vietnams government will read both the facts for and against nuclear energy, hence giving them enough knowledge to make a wise choice in this matter.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Risk-taker** - Vietnam can be risk-takers by creating nuclear power plants, because, as happened in Japan and at Chernobyl, there is a risk of major disaster. Luckily, we learn from our mistakes and have improved safety.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Knowledgeable** - By reading our blog and gathering facts, the government should be fully aware of all the information concerning nuclear power.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Communicator** - The Vietnamese government can communicate with other Nuclear power using people, and work together to improve safety and efficiency. We, as an example, are ready to help make this source of electricity safe and helpful, no matter what the cost may be.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Balanced** - Vietnam should find a good balance between nuclear and renewable energy sources. We agree that nuclear power is dangerous and risky, but necessary, as population increases dramatically. We want to promote earth friendly power sources as much as possible.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Principled** - We are ready to deal with obstacles in the way of the development of mankind. We respect the decisions of others and want to unite with everyone in order to create a better future for the human race.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Thinkers** - All in favor of nuclear energy should come together in an effort to think of new, effective ways of safe nuclear energy production.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Caring** - We all care for the people of all countries, and our main priority is their comfort and health. This is why we are hoping for a completely safe, efficient energy source that will meet the earths ever-growing needs for electricity.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Open-minded** - We are prepared to listen to the facts of our oppositions, those against nuclear energy, and others, in order to find the perfect solution to all our problems.

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===<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">** Your group is basically fed up with all of the people who continue to tell science-fiction type stories that scare people away from what your group considers to be the best form of energy that is available at this time. Your group understands perfectly that a nuclear meltdown in a power plant is a horrible thing, but you also understand that such a scenario is not likely to happen and in fact becomes less and less likely each year as newer and safer procedures are put in place to make nuclear power almost foolproof. ** === === ** In your group’s opinion all of the cases in the past where nuclear power accidents have occurred show that humanity is learning and improving things after each case. You compare these accidents to things like plane crashes where people die but then newer and safer forms of air travel come as a result of the crashes. And no one is saying that we shouldn’t fly in planes because we can’t predict EVERYTHING that could happen. ** === === ** You believe the same will be true of the Fukushima accident as well. Your group will defend the actions of Japan in building the site and also passionately defend the actions of the people who have fought hard to make sure the accident was not catastrophic, probably at the cost of their lives. To your group this case proves not that nuclear energy is a time bomb but that even under the most dire circumstances, catastrophes can be avoided. ** === === ** Your group will be happy to point out why nuclear energy is essential, even with the risks. You will be happy to show how nuclear energy helps to fight global warming, that it is better year by year than coal burning plants that emit horrible toxins every day into the environment causing slow deaths by the millions, that nuclear energy does not have the impact on animal life that hydro power and even solar and wind power do. ** === === ** Your group is very fed up with the environmental groups that pander to fear and misinformation. You know about the rumors that circulated in Vietnam about fall out coming here a few weeks ago, and you blame the anti-nuclear energy people for these types of incidents. Your mission is to combat them with clear FACTS and to win people over to nuclear power by showing them that it is really the best alternative that we have today. ** ===