While nuclear power is known to scientists and experts as a safe, reliable source of energy, its reputation has been unfairly dragged through the mud for decades, by unfounded fear, conspiracy theories and endless government red tape.
While nuclear power is known to scientists and experts as a safe, reliable source of energy, its reputation has been unfairly dragged through the mud for decades, by unfounded fear, conspiracy theories and endless government red tape.
Take for example the Indian Point nuclear plant right outside New York City, which provides a quarter of the city’s energy needs. On April 30, the last reactor will officially close — continuing a two-decade trend of nuclear reactors shutting down prematurely, with 12 already decommissioned and a further four scheduled to close this year.
