philosophical curiosity in a long summer afternoon

["M. HASSAN TABATABAI" <taba@javanet.com>]

Risking  being labeled as an anti nuke, I  Would like to ask the opinion

of the list members. The energy released in a nuclear reaction (e.g.
Nuclear Reactor) traces back to the energy deposited in formation of
heavy nuclei during a supernova explosion. Considering Earth as a planet

in dynamic equilibrium with respect to receiving solar energy; is it
rational or ethical to release the energy of the supernova explosion in
our environment and possibly upset the the energy balance of the planet
in the long run?

Does anyone know of a study as to the total amount of  nuclear energy
produced around the world? In comparison to the energy received from the

sun?

Just a philosophical curiosity in a long summer afternoon.