Even the Government's Nuclear Agency Thinks an Atomic Renaissance Is a Bad Idea

An unlikely source has dealt a devastating blow to the much-hyped revival of nuclear power: the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

A devastating blow to the much-hyped revival of atomic power has been delivered by an unlikely source -- the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC says the "standardized" designs on which the entire premise of returning nuclear power to center stage is based have massive holes in them, and may not be ready for approval for years to come. Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 1, 2008

The article brings in the expertise of the NRC on the important policy issue of new nuclear power that is being supported by McCain, and not opposed by Obama. The story focuses on the approval process and the costs, and omits questions on radiation hazards of accidents and waste.

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