Readings for this week's Homework

The goal of the homework assignment this week is to explore the "pros and cons" of nuclear energy as a whole (see the handout posted to the portal).  You can use your own research for this, but here are some articles that can help get you started.

An Overview of Both Sides:

Wall Street Journal overview of both sides of the debate.  

Articles and Resources Promoting Nuclear Energy (Pro):

Essay by Greenpeace founder Patrick Moore supporting nuclear energy

Essay from World Nuclear Association's founder John Rich on "The Necessity of Nuclear Power"

Article from the World Nuclear Association on the safety of nuclear reactors (including updates related to Japan)

Collection of "myths and facts" articles from the Nuclear Energy Institute (an industry group)

Articles and Resources Against Nuclear Energy (Con):

Greenpeace anti-nuclear campaign website

Greenpeace briefing:  Nuclear is Not the Answer

Union of Concerned Scientists article arguing against a "nuclear renaissance"

Union of Concerned Scientists article arguing against subsidies for nuclear energy

An editorial reflecting on Fukushima and arguing nuclear is not viable largely due to its water dependence