Nuclear power is not the green power source it's made out to be

During the last 10 years, the nuclear industry spent $600 million on lobbying and donated $63 million in campaign contributions to convince lawmakers that nuclear power is the answer to America’s energy problems. This is the same industry that promised Americans that atomic power “would be too cheap to meter.” Patriot News Op-Ed.

Public mistrusts nuclear power, report says

A position paper published in the journal Science and authored by 16 social science researchers from institutions throughout the U.S. indicates the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future is failing to address public concerns and mistrust related to nuclear safety. News article in Treehugger.com.

The reality of nuclear energy is inconsistent with dreams of a renaissance

In summary, the hard facts about nuclear energy are inconsistent with the possibility of a worldwide renaissance of nuclear energy. Indeed, they point toward a continuing slow phase-out of nuclear energy in most of the large OECD countries. guardian.co.uk.

Why nuclear power is not green

Even if nothing goes wrong, the best we can do with the byproducts of our nuclear industry is dump it in containers - most only guaranteed to endure for fifty years - and then dig a hole in the ground, erect a fence and instruct people not to go there, while time breaks down what we cannot. This is not green. Justmeans.com.

Nuclear Power companies blackmail German government

The CEOs of four energy giants have injected more controversy into an already heated debate on extending the life span of Germany's 17 nuclear power plants by threatening to shut down facilities, if Berlin goes ahead with plans for a nuclear fuel tax. On Monday, they also demanded that the life spans of the reactors be extended by a minimum of 15 years to make their operation worthwhile. DW-WORLD.DE.