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Edwards Only Frontrunner Who Opposes Nuclear Power

LA Times   |   December 31, 2007 09:42 AM

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On the brink of a nuclear power resurgence in America, the once-vilified industry is buoyed by a slate of presidential candidates who seem ready to embrace -- or at least consider -- a nuclear energy future.

Already enjoying strong support in the White House, nuclear-fueled electricity is championed by all of the Republican front-runners. And, while the top contenders on the Democratic side cite serious concerns about safety, waste disposal and plant security, only former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina flatly opposes construction of new nuclear plants.

The Republicans tend to frame their interest in terms of energy independence, as a means of weaning the U.S. off natural gas -- which is subject to price spikes and shortages. Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona joins the Democrats in emphasizing climate change as the prime reason for pushing nuclear power, which does not emit greenhouse gases.

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- dryfactoidobotanoid I'm a Fan of dryfactoidobotanoid permalink

correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Obama is for removing market distortions (subsidies and loan guarantees and insurance to big oil + nuclear), which will have the same effect of curbing reliance on nuclear energy.

when the government doesn't foot the bill, nuclear energy is not all that attractive, either in terms of operating cost, long term costs, insurance costs, or EROEI. (not to mention safety.)

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