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Why the French Like Nuclear Energy

randalleavitt — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:59:00 -0400

Jon Palfreman - : A discussion of the issues raised by the nuclear fuel cycle in France, and the policies being adopted there to gain public acceptance of the nuclear power technology. I think similar policies should be adopted in Canada. Tagged by randalleavitt under Rank: worth reading, Date: unknown, Author: Palfreman J, Title: Why the French Like Nuclear Energy, Topic: nuclear fission energy,

Why Do Americans Fear Nuclear Power?

randalleavitt — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:59:00 -0400

Dr. Robert Dupont - : A question and answer session that addresses the false fears about nuclear power. A very good analysis of how people are made to be afraid. Tagged by randalleavitt under Rank: worth reading, Date: unknown, Author: Dupont R, Title: Why Do Americans Fear Nuclear Power, Topic: nuclear fission energy,

Purex and Pyro Are Not The Same

randalleavitt — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:59:00 -0400

William H. Hannum, Gerald E. Marsh, and George S. Stanford - : Lists the advantages of the Integrated Fast Nuclear Reactor. This technology is cleaner and more efficient than current reactor designs. A discussion of the Integrated Fast Nuclear Reactor technology, highlighting its reduced poliferation potential, and its efficiency related to uranium consumption. This technology would increase the resulting power output by a factor of one hundred and it essentially solves the problem of storing spent fuel. A comment about how nuclear energy was introduced in the USA to break the coal monopoly is intriguing. Tagged by randalleavitt under Rank: worth reading, Date: unknown, Author: Marsh G E, Author: Hannum W H, Author: Stanford G S, Title: Purex and Pyro Are Not The Same, Topic: nuclear fission energy,