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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Cheaper, safer alternatives than nuclear fission

Cheaper, safer alternatives than nuclear fission

 Is nuclear energy different than other energy sources?
If reactors were safe, nuclear industries would not demand government-guaranteed, accident-liability protection, as a condition for their generating electricity. Escaping from liability is one of many differences between atomic power and renewable-energy sources. Given the need to curb greenhouse-gas emissions and avoid fossil fuels, comparing nuclear power with renewable alternatives is urgent. What are their differences?

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