Is Nuclear Power America's Best Energy Alternative?

Is Nuclear Power America's Best Energy Alternative?

Nuclear power is more than just an occasional plot device on The Simpsons. It's a source of energy that lights up our televisions and heats our microwaves. As we explore ways to harness alternative forms of energy, however, the future of nuclear power grows increasingly uncertain. Is nuclear power our best energy alternative, or is it time to pursue other options?

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Diversity = Stability
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  • salspeeder
    Stability!

    I would like to point out that there were 3 nuclear generating stations in the vicinity of land fall for hurricane Katrina. The stations are: Waterford, Grand Gulf, and River Bend. Waterford shut down for the storm, but was up and running within 2 days I believe. Grand Gulf and River Bend did not stop generating power throughout the storm and the aftermath. Unlike coal and gas powered plants - there is no need to haul or pipe in the fuel to be burned that day.

    Oil rigs are structures that arguably endure the harshest conditions of any building on earth and for this they sometimes pay in "up" time.

    - salspeeder September 21, 2008 9:42PM

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