“By 2050, one third of the world's energy will have to come from solar, wind and other renewable resources” (www.altenergy.org). America can no longer rely so much on nuclear energy. America needs to harness the energy found in natural and renewable resources. In fact, nuclear energy must be phased out completely due to its negative impact on health, the environment and overall costs. Nuclear energy has been shown to have adverse health effects on nearby residents. Radiation from nuclear power plants is known to increase nearby residents' chances of developing breast cancer and childhood leukemia. “According to the Energy Justice Network, 268 countries within 50 miles of nuclear reactors had breast cancer death rates 10 times higher than the national average” (www.discovery.com). Alternative energy sources such as solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric power produce enough energy to support America's needs without the harmful byproducts of radiation. Nuclear energy is not only harmful to nearby residents, but poses a significant danger to the environment....