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America First ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
BENEFITS
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Nuclear power plants have been in use since the 1950's and the technology has only improved since
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Clean energy
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Abundant source
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Efficient
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Few accidents
DRAWBACKS
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Though rare, nuclear meltdowns have occurred
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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
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The NIMBY mentality ensures facility placement in disenfranchised areas
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