Nuclear Energy

       I don't think that nuclear energy is the solution to the upcoming energy crisis.  To begin with, the risks that surround it far outweigh any benefits that could come from using nuclear energy.  Accidents like Three Mile Island and Chernobyl may be rare occurrences, but the fact that a simple mistake could cause billions of dollars worth of cleanup and health concerns for many people. In addition, the mining for uranium and  the transport of all of the materials needed to run a plant take a shine off of the idea of nuclear energy being our clean solution.  While pollution and radiation is a scary thought, even more so is what could happen with the left over nuclear waste.  It could be used to make weapons that wipe out entire cities.  The threat of terrorism is a very strong proponent against the nuclear energy question.
      Instead of using nuclear energy, I think it would be a wiser solution to invest in other methods such as wind and solar powered energy. Unlike coal, there is a guarantee that we will have the resources to power these types of energy.  Unlike nuclear energy, there isn't any radioactive waste that could poison people's health or be used to make weapons.