Can Nuclear Power Be Part of the Solution?

Authors

Robert Costanza, Portland State University
Cutler Cleveland
Bruce Cooperstein
Ida Kubiszewski, Portland State University

Published In

Solutions: For A Sustainable & Desirable Future

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2011

Subjects

Nuclear power plants, Radioactive waste disposal, Accident insurance

Abstract

The author discusses the importance of incorporating the full costs of operating a nuclear power plant in the U.S., such as climate impact, risk of accidents, and safe disposal of radioactive waste. He argues on the need for changes in the country's evaluation of nuclear power which include the elimination of subsidies, and the requirement to buy full-coverage insurance for accidents. The author further highlights the cost of greenhouse gas emissions from nuclear power plants.

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Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8288

Citation Details

Costanza, R., Cleveland, C., Cooperstein, B., & Kubiszewski, I. (2011). Can Nuclear Power Be Part of the Solution?. Solutions: For A Sustainable & Desirable Future, 2(3), 29-31.