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Turkey Point is a nuclear power plant in Homestead Florida and recently asked the

Nuclear Regulatory Commission permission to build two more reactors.

https://world-nuclear-news.org/NN-Regulator-approves-licences-for-new-Florida-units-0604184.html

Although the utility has not made a final decision on whether they plan to go through

with construction, discuss the following.

• What are some advantages and disadvantages associated with nuclear energy?

• List some concerns given by groups opposed to the building of these new

reactors and cite some responses to those concerns.

• If you had the authority to give a final decision on whether to build the new

reactors, would or wouldn’t you? Give reasons for either decision.

• Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words.

• Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.

• Address all questions.

• Use proper grammar and punctuation.

• If you researched your topic and are using information from what you learned, remember to

cite your sources.

• Include at least 2 references in your discussion and cite your sources

• Do not plagiarize.