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2 29 December 2010 Source
Denis B (2000) “The Need for Nuclear Power ” Foreign Affairs, Vol. 79, No. 1, issue Jan. - Feb., pp. 30-44
Larry P and Mark H (2006) “Nuclear Power: Outlook for New U.S. Reactors” Congressional Research Service
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3 29 December 2010 Introduction
In Denis’s article, he states that global energy development should focus on nuclear power;
On the other hand, Larry and Mark are neuters, they present the current status of nuclear plants in U.S. then do some analysis.
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4 29 December 2010 Body
In Denis’s article, he states that global energy development should focus on nuclear power. Nuclear power The market share
of nuclear power Analysis of nuclear
power ★ Advantage of nuclear
power by comparing
with other kind of energy The future of nuclear power
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5 29 December 2010 Compare nuclear power with other kinds of energy, the author considers two factors including cost, pollution. The amount of CO2 released by nuclear power is lower. The cost of nuclear plant is lower than other kinds of energy industries.
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6 29 December 2010 However, Larry and Mark present the current status of nuclear plants and point out that nuclear waste is still a focal issue. Compare nuclear power with fossil fuel Current Status of U.S. Nuclear Industry Nuclear Power
Renewed Encourage new
nuclear power plant
construction Sensitivity analysis of New Nuclear Power Plant Inspection
& Test
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7 29 December 2010 Conclusion
Denis supposes that nuclear power is environmentally safe, practical and affordable.
Meanwhile, Larry and Mark place emphasis on how to deal with nuclear waste. They point out that nuclear power expansion is difficult to assess if nuclear waste issue could not inhibit.
Discussion
Nuclear waste is still a historical and focal issue for public.
Do you agree?