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The Role of Nuclear Power in Climate Change: Why Nuclear Power is Essential for the U.S. to Achieve Net Zero (CO2) Emissions

2020

Synopsis

This author provides a no nonsense straight-forward approach of what it will take for the United States to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to achieve net zero status by 2050 per IPCC recommendations. The author explains the massive undertaking required to install the necessary solar, wind, and nuclear carbon-free generating capacity necessary for the U.S. to eliminate carbon emissions from fossil-fuel power generation plants. The author puts into clear perspective the non-issue of radioactive waste disposal by explaining in simple to understand terms the technology that is currently available to process and store this waste and to recycle a vital resource thus eliminating the need to store this waste for eons. The author debunks the junk science and myths that have long been associated with the disposal of radioactive wastes and puts to bed the major issue that has delayed the necessary expansion of nuclear power in the U.S. The author details the vital role that nuclear power will have to play in the U.S. if there is any hope of starving off the postulated environmental consequences associated with global warming that climatologists have long been projecting. The author does not paint an optimistic outcome due to the short time available to implement tough measures that will be politically unpalatable to most Americans.

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