Nuclear Shortcuts Exposed In U.S. Nuclear Fuel Facility

ScienceDaily | Sep. 3, 2008 (News Report)

US regulators have ignored expert safety advice in an attempt to cut corners and fast track the completion of a $4 billion nuclear fuel facility currently under construction near Aiken, South Carolina. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics, Business, Sci/Tech
Topics: Nuclear Weapons, Bush Administration, Energy
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Posted by: Posted by Mike LaBonte - Sep 3, 2008 - 6:42 PM PDT
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Mike LaBonte
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 by Mike LaBonte - Oct. 1, 2008

Sources are another science journal and 2 experts. The NRC viewpoint is barely presented here.

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David Barber
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 by David Barber - Oct. 1, 2008

This story is primarily repeated hearsay, but given the importance of the topic, it is hearsay worth presenting to a wider audience.

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