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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.
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.
NIRS (Nuclear Information & REsource Service) Cheaper, Safer, Power: Co-founder and Spokesperson
Maine Nuclear Watch
B.A., American Studies, Colby College
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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
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
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
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
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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