Why can't we use atomic power/energy instead of fossil fuels?

Concern over dependence on fossil fuels drove rapid growth in nuclear-plant construction in the 1970s and 1980s, especially after the oil crises of the ... In 2013, reactors worldwide produced 2,364 terawatt-hours of electricity, according to the U.S. read more

Only nuclear energy can provide the dense power needed that can safely be installed in an urban environment close to an electric grid attachment. The installation of a thorium fueled reactor can be below ground level with only the electric generation building and connection to the grid visible. read more

Fossil fuels = Pollution. That is a fact that we are all aware of. Unlike solar powered energy, fossil fuels are non-renewable resources. Not only do they take years to form, but the rate of use is far greater than the rate of formation. In addition to being non-renewable, fossil fuels also produce around 21.3 billion tons of CO2 each year. read more

It is clear from the data, if we compare the use of fossil fuels with nuclear over the same timespan, i.e. since the 1960s, and in proportion to the amount of energy generated, acknowleding that fossil fuels have produced an order of magnitude higher energy than nuclear ver has, that nuclear is NOT SAFE in comparison. read more

Without nuclear power, it is impossible to provide enough electrical power to a population that size. That would mean that extraction of fossil fuel will have to double or triple of what the current extraction rate would be. read more