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248 passed onto future generations. Also, there has been an explosive in- crease in childhood thyroid cancer in Belarus, Ukraine and the Russian Federation since 1986. This cancer is present in brothers and sisters of the same family, which indicates that the cancer is a result of the acci- dent at Chernobyl. Whether the atom is used for peace or for war, man must contend with the hazards of nuclear radiation. This radiation may cause burns, diseases, and death. It may harm future generations by causing mutations. In peacetime, the escape of radioactive particles from nuclear plants is the main radiation hazard. More nuclear power plants will be built if a significant amount of the world’s power is to come from ura- nium. As a result of these plants, huge amounts of radioactive material will be produced. The power plants must take necessary precautions to insure the communities are safe from the radiation that may escape. In wartime, the most serious danger from radiation is near or be- low the place where the atomic bomb has exploded. If people are not killed by the bomb, then they have to deal with the radioactive fallout. Even at a distance from the blast, the injury can be serious. The use of radiation has many positive attributes, but at the same time, the significance of the drawbacks is overwhelming. Neither gov- ernment nor scientist can guarantee the safety of nuclear plants. With- out this guarantee, there is an immediate concern for the welfare of the world. I believe countries around the world should begin a gradual process of shutting down nuclear plants and begin making a much greater effort to develop widespread use of other sources of energy, such as wind and solar power. In the last decade, public concern for the use of nuclear energy has increased dramatically. Few can debate that nuclear energy is clean, and can be produced without using hardly any natural resources. Like- wise, few can debate that radiation is harmful to the environment, un- safe, and a great danger for all living things. Scientists and mankind have to weigh the positive as well as the negative aspects of nuclear