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The U.S.
nuclear power industry currently generates about 20 percent of the
nation's electricity. While nuclear plants generate more than half the
electricity in six states, the nuclear power industry's challenges
include high nuclear power plant construction costs, public concern
about nuclear safety and waste disposal, and regulatory compliance
costs.
Will the use of nuclear energy lead to energy independence? In a new edition of the FAS online debate series "Up for Debate," Dr. Mark Perry from the American Enterprise Institute and Ms. Ellen Vancko from the Union of Concerned Scientists debate the future use of nuclear energy in the United States.
Your support
helps the Federation of American Scientists make a difference. As a
valued FAS member, you're able to view the debate before it is released
to the general public next week.
Read the debate here.
"Up For
Debate" welcomes your suggestions for questions and experts. Please
email your ideas for debates, as well as individuals whose insights
you'd like to read to pir@fas.org.
For more information on nuclear energy check out these FAS resources and much more on our website.
FAS Report and Blogs :
The Future of Nuclear Power in the United States
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