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We have been living in the nuclear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic
bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally
destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in
certain areas of medicine.
To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and
risks associated with its use?
Model Answer:
These days, many people are afraid of nuclear technology because of the dangers associated
with its use. In my opinion, although it is true that nuclear weapons pose the greatest threat to
life, the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes also carries some serious risks.
Nuclear power stations provide an important source of cheap power for many industrialised
nations and some developing countries. However, there is always the danger of radiation leaking
from
these
plants.
Even
though
safety
precautions
are
taken,
there
have
been
numerous
disasters such as the explosion of a nuclear plant in Russia not long ago.
Nuclear technology is even used to help cure some diseases such as cancer. Radiation can be
applied to the body to burn away cancerous cells. This is, however, a dangerous procedure, and
the application of radiation is almost always painful and not always successful.
The
most
worrying
aspect
of
nuclear
technology,
though,
is
its
use
for
military
purposes.
Enough
atomic
bombs
have
already
been
built
to
completely
destroy
the
planet,
and
the
real
danger is that one day some country will start a war with these weapons.
Too many countries
now
have
the
technology
required
to
make
such
bombs,
and
there
is
currently
much
debate
about how to control the situation.
In conclusion, nuclear technology certainly has positive uses, but is, nonetheless, dangerous.
However, it would have been better if it had never been used to create nuclear weapons. If life on
Earth is to continue.