Why Bring Nuclear Power to NZ?

Nuclear Power is a very topical issue that occurs frequently in today's society. New Zealand is know for its 'Clean and Green' image and its anti nuclear campaign. Therefore should we bring it to NZ if we are so commonly known as 'Clean and Green'?

• Nuclear power costs about the same as coal, so it's not expensive to make.
  
  
• Does not produce smoke or carbon dioxide, so it does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
  
  
• Produces huge amounts of energy from small amounts of fuel.
  
  
• Produces small amounts of waste.
  
  
• Nuclear power is reliable.