The Zero Sum Nuclear Debate

Explore the nuclear power discussion highlighting debates and perspectives on its benefits and downsides.

Written byKeith Kloor
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Michael Levi on why we don't have a rational discussion:

Most advocates can't admit that there are any downsides to nuclear power. Most opponents can't accept that nuclear power has anything going for it.

But a commenter at his site, who is a Stanford law professor and energy policy expert, makes a good point about the "cost" issue that I'd like to see Levi address.

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