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A Reminder of the Price we pay for energy

Benjamin Espen

Mar 19, 2011
  • Physics
  • Science
  • Stats
  • Energy
  • Public policy

Overall, nuclear energy is one of the safest energy sources we have at present. It is understandable that people are afraid, but we should not let fear rule our minds.

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