Smart Way Out Nuclear Energy: Prospects for the 21st Century

摘要

Nuclear energy can be a premier national industry with a promising future if ourgovernment and the public 'wake up now and smell the coffee.' There are a number of key issues requiring action to get commercial nuclear power 'back on track' (waste management, regulatory fixes, public support, safety, plant design standardization, executive leadership and government focus). Each of these issues can be resolved in favor of the industry, if only our nation has the will and common sense to take the 'smart way out.' This research paper discusses the following: Nuclear energy as seen hypothetically from the year 2020, The Stagnant