The U.S. hasn’t really engaged this debate. The assumption seems to be that nuclear can go forward with a few more safeguards. There’s also a sense that we’re fighting the last war–no tsunamis here, and we wouldn’t think of building anywhere near an earthquake fault, except on the East coast. GR
Category: Nuclear
Constellation’s cancellation
The nuclear renaissance in America has just taken a hit as the power company, Constellation Energy, gives up on its proposed nuclear plant on the Chesapeake Bay. Influenced by the condition of the economy as well as government regulation, it is observed that companies are now moving away from the nuclear alternative of electricity to
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Finland’s 100,000-Year plan to banish its nuclear waste
Nuclear energy is experiencing a comeback, with renewed interest in building power plants to supplement fossil fuels. But nuclear still hasn’t figured out what to do with spent fuel rods that will be radioactive for centuries. Finland plans to bury its waste for 100,000 years. Good luck with that.
Alternatives to Indian Point
This Letter to the Editor of the New York Times praises the Time’s recent editorial on the denial of a water permit to Entergy’s Indian Point nuclear plant. It contends that Indian Point provides not 30% of New York’s electricity but 12.5% at peak, and asserts that safer, non-nuclear alternatives exist.
Showdown at Indian Point
A New York Times editorial approves of as a “very welcome decision” New York State’s ruling that the Indian Point nuclear plant violates the Clean Water Act. The plant’s operator, Entergy Corp., must upgrade its cooling system or shut down the plant. The Times wants Entergy to stop abusing the Hudson River.
