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The use of nuclear energy for the production of electricity is safe, economical, and doesn’t hurt the environment. It is has been used for over thirty years and few incidents have occurred. One problem with nuclear energy is the radioactive waste. It is hard to dispose of. About twenty years ago there was a nuclear power plant malfunction at Three Mile Island. One of the reactor cores suffered a partial meltdown and some radioactive coolant was released into the atmosphere. This scared many people and the thought of abandonment of nuclear energy was thought of. I think that the use of nuclear energy for the production of electricity is a great idea because it’s safe, economical, and is environmentally safe. The problem of disposal is a major issue, but the benefits make up for it. I like the idea of sending the waste to Yucca Mountain. I think that they should build a rail line for it to be shipped on so it is safer for the residents of Southern Nevada. Some people do not like the use of nuclear energy for the producti