Is Nuclear Power America's Best Energy Alternative?

Is Nuclear Power America's Best Energy Alternative?

Nuclear power is more than just an occasional plot device on The Simpsons. It's a source of energy that lights up our televisions and heats our microwaves. As we explore ways to harness alternative forms of energy, however, the future of nuclear power grows increasingly uncertain. Is nuclear power our best energy alternative, or is it time to pursue other options?

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  • Brady
    Disapointed

    I'm rather disheartened to see the ACC on this side of the debate, i mean yes, it is an organization based on the advancement of coal power, but on a broader scope we need to look at all forms of energy! coal, nuclear, wind, solar, hydroelectric, natural gas, AMERICAN (and I can't stress that enough) oil, and biofuels. America is in an energy crisis, and ALL energy (that comes from our own soil anyways) is good energy. Nuclear power also creates jobs the same way coal, and also "greener" forms of energy would. All good ways to boost our economy :)

    - BradyUS November 10, 2008 11:56PM

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    • ACC
      Not sure why you would be disappointed

      Brady,

      Why would you be disappointed or disheartened by the ACC's argument? You are making the SAME argument as we did when we said,

      "When it comes to energy generation, there is no one size fits all answer. One energy option will be the “best” fit in one area, while another is a “best” fit in another. North America needs as much domestically-produced, affordable, and clean energy as we can get. Coal, nuclear, hydro, wind, gas, biomass … they’re all options that need to be considered for each jurisdiction."

      - ACCUS November 12, 2008 10:19AM

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      • Brady
        well perhaps the site would care to change your stance

        because right now it gives the impression that you oppose nuclear power by having you on the "NO" side, although i suppose the question does contain the word "best"... as you say it is not the case that you oppose nuclear power, i apologize, and i suppose i should have read more of your posts on this subject.

        - BradyUS November 18, 2008 4:53PM

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