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Willliam S. Linnell

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions about the viability of nuclear power versus other forms of energy, about the economics of nuclear plants and public policy issues.

Experience in the area

Only two Commercial nuclear plants in the United States have shut down early. I led the successful fight to shut down one of them-the Maine Yankee plant which shut down 12 years early.

Organizations

NIRS (Nuclear Information & REsource Service) Cheaper, Safer, Power: Co-founder and Spokesperson

Publications

Maine Nuclear Watch

Education/Credentials

B.A., American Studies, Colby College

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Recent Answers from Willliam S. Linnell

2009-11-16 Nuclear Energy V. Coal Energy:

First it is important to point out that we have many options for generating energy. We do not, and should not, assume that we have to choose between coal and nuclear. Both options have serious drawbacks

2009-09-28 Can the use of nuclear energy be justified?:

While the use of nuclear power can be justified in such applications as submarines or aircraft carriers, it cannot be justified for producing electricity, as it is the most expensive way to make electricity

2009-06-10 Uranium:

The electricity will typically be used instantly, although it could be stored for a short period in a battery- but the radioactive waste used to generate it will be around for thousands of years. There

2009-05-17 question about power plant generators and wiring to our homes:

Generators "make" electricity by spinning copper wire inside magnets. Nuclear plants accomplish this by using heat to create steam. The steam pressure is then used to turn a turbine, like a large pinwheel

2009-04-08 earth sciences:

Nuclear energy has limited advantages due to its cost and environmental problems. In navy ships and submarines, it allows dramatically longer range than fossil fuels. In these applications, the mission

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