Title

The Political Struggle Surrounding Nuclear Power

Authors

Kelci Gilot, Union College - Schenectady, NYFollow

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Description

Nuclear power plants are seen as an effective alternative to fossil fuels as they are more reliable than other alternative energies and cheaper to keep running. Countries like France and Sweden have already taken the leap to decarbonize by primarily using nuclear power. More often countries remain like the United States, weary of the implementation of an energy source that has the potential to bring catastrophic damage. They have not forgotten the accidents at Fukushima or Chernobyl. While governments may be more forgiving as they see the economic benefits that come with the risk, the opinion of the public is one that is harder to sway.

Image Citation:

“Yucca Mountain Archival Documents From the Former Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management,” United States Department of Energy. Accessed June 6, 2019. https://www.energy.gov/yucca-mountain-archival-documents

Publication Date

6-6-2019

Recommended Citation

Gilot, Kelci, "The Political Struggle Surrounding Nuclear Power" (2019). 2019 Op-Eds. 5.
https://digitalworks.union.edu/eco228_2019/5