Nuclear Power Plants

Keywords:
   
Nuclear power, radiation, fusion, environment, China Syndrome, alternative energy sources

Websites:
   
Discovery Online: Why We Fear Nuclear Energy Not Peanut Butter
   
Scientists tell us that nuclear energy is relatively safe.  Check out this site to be concerned about other things.
   
The ANSwer: American Nuclear Society
    This organization is dedicated to advancing nuclear science and educating us about its benefits.  Learn about the latest advancements.  Links are provided.
    Nuclear Energy Agency
        This international organization is dedicated to promoting nuclear energy as a safe and efficient energy source.
   
The Institute for Energy and Environmental Research
       
The mission of this organization is to inform the public about the environmental and safety implications of decisions taken related to power generation and weapons.
    Greenpeace.org:no nukes
        The world's leading environmental organization firmly stands in the "no-nukes" side of this issue. You may search the site.
    Nuclear: More Than You Ever Imagined
        The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is the trade association of the US nuclear energy industry that works at all levels of government to promote increased use of nuclear energy.
    Questions & Answers
        Decidedly pro-nuclear, the student chapter of the ANS answers a broad range of questions about the benefits and perils of nuclear energy.
    Nuclear Reaction: Why Do Americans Fear Nuclear Power?
   
     Based on a PBS Frontline broadcast, this site contains the interviews of conducted of people on both sides of the issue of nuclear power.

*** There are many Internet sites cataloged as part of our library collection.  At school, you may search on Athena for nuclear power.  Select an item that does not have a call number.  These are Internet sites.  Click on the bright WebLink button and it will take you directly to that site. 
    

Updated September 12,  2008

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