THE NUCLEAR AGE IS AGING - Need to Know News 2016 April 29
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The nuclear age is aging
The debate over the merits and
demerits of nuclear energy is as heated as ever (pun intended). Back in the
60’s and 70’s, I was aware that there were critics of nuclear power who
spoke passionately about the dangers of radiation leaks, meltdowns, and
severe health hazards, but who had other agendas that were not so
praiseworthy.
The coal and oil industries, for example, knew that nuclear power could put
them out of business. The best way to eliminate that competition was to get
on the “safety” bandwagon to generate public and political opposition to
nuclear power. ... (More [ http://needtoknow.news/archives/2016-2/2016-04-29 ])