Besides examining natural alternative energy sources, nuclear power should also be considered as a potential option for diversifying the energy portfolio. With this past summer's energy crisis in California, things were looking rosy for the nuclear power industry. However, post September 11, the fervor has quieted down, as nuclear power plants are now considered security risks.
Despite this concern, nuclear power still needs to be looked at, since it does have certain undeniable advantages. "It conserves fossil fuels, offers fuel diversity, is emission-free, and does not contribute to global warming," said Eugene Grecheck, vice president of nuclear support services for Dominion …
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