<\/span><\/h3>\nOne concern of allowing companies to frack in various areas is the threat of industrialisation. With these companies entering some rural areas it will have a wider effect on these towns and villages. These companies will need to haul in equipment and water to and from the site. Not only will this be a substantial amount of carbon dioxide being pumped into the air, but it will also result in an increase in noise pollution and traffic.<\/p>\n
These towns and villages are typically small and ones that have been there for close to hundreds of years. This means that they aren\u2019t used to a sudden major increase in traffic flowing through. It may also cause some issues with the larger vehicles from these fracking companies trying to get through small streets.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Threat of Water Contamination<\/span><\/h3>\nFinally, there is a fear of contamination of water in the area that fracking will take place. In order to frack you need to use a sand water which equates to 98% and 2% of chemicals. There is a fear that these chemicals could be toxic and be at threat of contaminating local water. Over in Pennsylvania there was a case of toxic water spewing for 12 hours. The Duke University also reported that drinking water in New York and Pennsylvania that had fracking sites nearby was contaminated.<\/p>\n
<\/span>What is Nuclear Energy?<\/span><\/h2>\nNuclear energy is created after a process known as fission. This is where the binding energy that holds the atom together is split. With it split into smaller atoms which releases the energy. Extra energy is also taken during the reaction as the smaller atoms don\u2019t need the binding energy. This extra energy is released as heat and radiation. This heat is then used to boil water which then turns the turbines in the generators that creates electricity.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Pros of Nuclear Energy<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>Its Reliable Energy<\/span><\/h3>\nOne of the main advantages of nuclear energy is that it is very reliable. Nuclear power stations can produce energy at their maximum output 93% of the time. This is more then any other energy source. A nuclear power station is able to work around the clock for long periods of time. This means they can be consistent in producing energy and supply more then enough energy for the nation.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Its Clean Energy<\/span><\/h3>\nAs most of us know our reliance on fossil fuels has led to the damage of our environment. This is because of the amount of carbon that is produced and enters Earth\u2019s atmosphere. However, nuclear energy and nuclear power stations produce a very low amount of carbon dioxide whilst in operation. The World Nuclear Association found that emissions for nuclear energy average 29 tonnes of CO2 per gigawatt hour\/GWH. Solar energy averages at 85 tonnes per GWH and wind 26 tonnes per GWH. This means that nuclear energy is either cleaner or about the same as other sources of renewable energy.<\/p>\n