Tough governmental decisions must be made if nuclear is to expand

Updated: 8 October 2008 It's inevitable that nuclear power will expand globally, raising the danger of increased proliferation. One controversial plan, GNEP, was pushed by the Bush administration as a way to curtail the risks. In a three-part Bulletin Web-Edition series, Leonor Tomero examined the program and what might happen to its partners and stakeholders if it's no longer funded. With that program looking less and less viable, how will the fuel cycle be managed going forward? Below, our five experts explore the issue. Sort by date: NEWEST TO OLDEST, OLDEST TO NEWEST Tough governmental decisions must be made if nuclear is to expand Miles A. Pomper | 8 October 2008 As much as I appreciate Alan Hanson's support for my argument, I don't share his underlying assumption--or Stephen Goldberg's--that nuclear power is certain to... [read full story]