“By 2050, a third of the world's energy will need to come from solar, wind and other renewable resources” (www.altenergy.org). America can no longer rely so heavily on nuclear power. America must harness the energy found in natural and renewable resources. In fact, nuclear energy must be completely abandoned due to its negative impact on health, the environment and its overall cost. Nuclear power has been proven to have negative effects on the health of nearby residents. Radiation produced by nuclear power plants is known to increase the risk of breast cancer and childhood leukemia for nearby residents. “According to Energy Justice Network, 268 countries within 50 miles of nuclear reactors had breast cancer death rates 10 times the national average” (www.discovery.com). Alternative energy sources such as solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric power produce enough energy to meet America's needs without the harmful byproducts of radiation. Not only is nuclear power harmful to nearby residents, it also poses a significant danger to the environment....