Does nuclear energy still have a part to play in the world?

The words 'nuclear plant' seem to have become synonymous with 'danger zone', mostly caused by the sudden destruction of Fukushima, Japan by the earthquake and tsunami, and now, its nuclear power plant is not spared either. This has resulted in some discussions on whether Singapore should continue to undertake the construction of a nuclear power plant.

Personally, I feel that building a nuclear power plant in Singapore is no problem, other than the fact that it requires large land space, which we are lacking. The nuclear crisis in Chernobyl and Japan are basically caused by natural disasters which do not occur in Singapore because of our geographical location. Also, these two nuclear power plants have been built decades ago, when the safety precautions and technology were not as advanced as today. 

Building nuclear power plants is a solution to the constant reduction of natural gas and fuels that power up the entire world. When all the natural resources have been used up in the next century, the only way to provide enough electricity is the dependence of nuclear power plants. Undoubtedly, other forms of fuels have been discovered and are developing, such as biofuels, but they still require much research before they can be used and obtained universally.

Nuclear energy is inevitable in the future. It is unwise to jeopardize the hopes of our future, controlled by fears that exist unnecessarily.

Term 2 Lesson 2: War - A personal Response

There was no way anybody could see through the clouded path ahead, but yet their advance through the debris was fuelled by the will to survive, strengthened by the fear of impending doom in the darkness behind. The dust in the air acted as a veil, shrouding the light coming from somewhere miles away, but no matter how small that hope may be, the civilians fought as hard as they could to find a sanctuary among the chaos and pandemonium. The houses at the sides of the roads let out an eerie and ghostly aura, with its tattered windows and broken doors. They looked ready to collapse anytime, destroying its surrounding area, along with any living souls in it.

The only emotion that took control of the people was fear, and relied on basic instincts to run as far as possible. Adrenaline enabled them to overcome their limits; there was only one priority in their current predicament - to survive.

The destruction caused by the numerous bombings and sieges was beyond devastation. Fatalities have clocked above 6 digits, nobody knew where their friends and family were, and all that they had prided and cherished was lost. It was a permanent scar in the history of Ireland, for generations of civilians and soldiers have been affected. Many generations of historical artefacts have been lost, lost with the wind. Food was scarce, and people were on the verge of death.

Who long will it take to recover its previous prosperity? Will the pioneers of the country be able to control the situation?