May 15, 2005

Old Foes Soften to New Reactors - New York Times

Finally, the nuclear discussion may have a chance at becoming rational. The article states that 20% of America's electricity is generated by nuclear plants. It's time we moved ahead to reduce our dependency on petroleum and gas for electricity by producing even more via nuclear energy. All the wind, solar and biomass proposals would produce a tiny fraction of our needs.

"Several of the nation's most prominent environmentalists have gone public with the message that nuclear power, long taboo among environmental advocates, should be reconsidered as a remedy for global warming."

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