Why has nuclear power not been as prevalent as one might think given the potential that this energy source has to produce inexpensive electricity? What events have limited the expansion of nuclear power in the United States?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Discuss how costs have exceeded expectations.
2, Describe how major nuclear accidents in the United States and elsewhere have raised concerns among environmentalists as well as the general public about the safety of nuclear power. For example, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and the tsunami that damaged the nuclear reactors in Fukushima, Japan, all have focused attention on the potential dangers of nuclear power.
3, Note that many people are also concerned about the safety in mining, transporting, and using nuclear materials. As is the case with Yucca Mountain, the public does not want spent nuclear fuel stored near their homes or in their states.
4, Indicate that other energy industries have a vested interest in limiting the expansion of nuclear power. For example, the petroleum and natural gas industry, as well as promoters of wind and solar energy, want to limit the competition that the nuclear industry presents.
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A. a title given to senior members of the State Department. B. a philosophy that sees nations as normally willing to cooperate. C. formal public meetings held by heads of government. D. the settling of disputes and conflicts among nations by peaceful methods. E. the manner in which the armed forces are deployed.
Fewer national dollars do not necessarily mean fewer national controls
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Discuss some of the ways that public opinion and judicial traditions and doctrines such as stare decisis act as checks on the U.S. Supreme Court.
What will be an ideal response?
The first ________ in April 1970 helped to spur on a number of environmental groups.
A) Earth Day B) smog alert C) serious oil spill D) nuclear power plant accident E) nuclear plant explosion