NUCLEAR POWER SHOULD BE PART OF THE ANSWER.(OPINION)(Letter to the Editor)

From: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) | Date: June 24, 2001 | Copyright information

Should nuclear power be one of the solutions to our electrical energy problems? I say yes, but let's look at the options.

Natural gas. Now it is the generation fuel of choice. It is cheap (yet) and relatively clean. Trouble is, the utilities are competing with home owners for a limited supply. Look what has happened to the price.

Coal. Not one of the best options. Coal is dirty and pollutes. The technology is available to clean up coal fired generation, but it ...

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