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I think that the UK does not need new Nuclear Power stations.

My evidence to support the reason why I believe the UK does not need new Nuclear Power stations are that some nuclear reactors are radioactive and can be very dangerous. 134 people suffered in Chernobyl from massive dose of radiation. 42 people of these died. The evidence is reliable because it contains real facts and figures. The article was written a couple of years ago so it is slightly out of date but still relevant due to the number of people who have died from radiation exposure. The social effect are that people because ill and died. The social effects of this are that it can affect their families and it also put pressure on the heath service of the country. People may even move. The economical effects for this are many people have to pay for treatment for being ill and will have to buy a new house in different area if they chose to move away.    

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Another piece of evidence supporting my argument is the energy source for nuclear energy is Uranium. Uranium is a scarce resource; its supply is estimated to last only for the next 30 to 60 years depending on the actual demand.  

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On the other hand Nuclear power stations are a way to cut down the release of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a cause of global warming. After they are built they produce almost no carbon dioxide therefore the contribution of nuclear power plants to global warming is very little. This ...

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