More hard hitting investigative reporting from the Rolling Stone. Good breadth and depth of coverage.

Yes, I'm with Jeff Goodell that the U.S. 'regulators are ignoring the risks and boosting industry profits.'

This is a shocking portrayal of the state of the nuclear power industry in the United States, along with the captured regulatory agency that's supposed to be overseeing it. This article presents a fine example of investigative journalism--it presents a terrifying problem which has been overlooked by the American people with the depth and breadth necessary to serve as a call to action.

...among the many articles about nuclear power following the aftermath of tragedy in Japan this one does an excellent job of outlining the NRC's failure to oversee the industry here in the U.S..

His choice of quotes from primary sources, the article title all tend towards fear mongering tactics. At the same time, he presents verifiable evidence from known experts who are concerned.

This topic has kind of been beaten by now, but coming from the Rolling Stone and Jeff Goodell, he provides a refreshing article. He shows interest in the topic and has good sources. I would definitely recommend this article.

Poor journalism. Represents an ignorant opinion against Nuclear Power. "In some places, highly radioactive spent fuel is stockpiled in what amounts to swimming pools located beside reactors." This is said as if it is a problem. But it is not a problem. Only someone ignorant of the workings of a nuclear facility would cite this as a problem. A pool of water is a highly efficient radiation shield and coolant for spent fuel rods. Cheap, abundant, effective...where's the problem? A-hole.