Why America Needs Nuclear Energy

Despite its significant downsides, nuclear energy is still absolutely vital for America’s (and the world’s) future. And this will become all the more true when cleaner, more powerful fourth generation […]

April 5, 2011

Despite its significant downsides, nuclear energy is still absolutely vital for America's (and the world's) future. And this will become all the more true when cleaner, more powerful fourth generation reactors become available.

Despite its significant downsides, nuclear energy is still absolutely vital for America’s (and the world’s) future. And this will become all the more true when cleaner, more powerful fourth generation reactors become available.

James Hansen

Director, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies

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