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Because we need to. We need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and stop producing greenhouse gases. Right now, and for the foreseeable future, say about 50 years, the only viable source of energy in the large scale is nuclear. None of the alternative sources are truly ready for large scale continuous operation.

It is true that nuclear power carries risk, but so does fossil power. In fact, it can be argued that the risk of fossil power is greater, in total, than the risk of nuclear power. Unfortunately, various incidents such as Fukushima Daiichi, Chernobyl, and Three Mile Island have been highlighted way out of proportion and people are unnecessarily afraid.

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Q: Why should society continue to use nuclear energy?
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