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NUCLEAR ENERGY

BENEFITS

  • Nuclear power plants have been in use since the 1950's and the technology has only improved since

  • Clean energy

  • Abundant source

  • Efficient

  • Few accidents

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Science Lab

DRAWBACKS

  • Though rare, nuclear meltdowns have occurred

  • Though nuclear energy is generally safer than other forms of energy, the "Not in My Backyard" (NIMBY) mentality has historically been too difficult for Americans to overcome

  • The NIMBY mentality ensures facility placement in disenfranchised areas

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