Dependence on oil

We are dependent on oil, both foreign and local. There are constant debates about drilling in Alaska and increasing off shore drilling in the gulf. If nuclear power can replace oil then we would be preserving Alaska as the wilderness it is. Also, take into consideration the massive spill in the gulf a few years back, how often does a tanker tip over and what are the repercussions of such accidents? What are the environmental responsibilities to stop off shore drilling? If nuclear power will preserve our natural world, why sacrifice that to maintain the status quo ?