Surprise! Nuclear Plants Are All Around You

Given all the talk about energy concerns, fewthe energy produced and getting off oil. Those
mention nuclear power as an alternative. Itagainst it argue about the risks in light of the
already provides a chunk of our energy needs,disaster at Chernobyl, the risk of terrorist attacks
though most do not realize this fact.Surprise!and what to do with the radioactive
Nuclear Plants Are All Around YouNuclear energywaste.Interestingly, nobody seems to bring up the
is one of those hot button issues that get peoplesfact that nuclear energy is used in many locations
dander up. Ambivalence rarely seems to be anin the United States, often just outside of major
option. You are either in favor of using it as acities. For instance, the San Onofre Nuclear Power
power production resource or you are not.ThePlant hangs over the ocean about 30 minutes
odd thing, however, is that most people onlynorth of San Diego and 45 minutes south of Los
argue in the abstract. Those in favor argue aboutAngeles.