Nuclear power risks
There's no reason to accept the risks or high costs of nuclear power, given the abundance of renewable energy that is cleaner, safer, and often more affordable.
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Nuclear Power: Not Worth the Risk
A new report released today by the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (PIRGIM) documents a history of safety problems at nuclear reactors in the United States. These incidents – like the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan – illustrate that nuclear power carries with it risks that are simply not worth taking.