Nuclear Energy

Part I of Essay
Only 50 years ago, was an exotic, futuristic technology—the subject of experiments and the stuff of science fiction. Today, we Americans get more electricity from than from any other source, except coal. In many states, is the leading source of electricity. And be ....

Part II of Essay
.... barrels a year—reducing our dependence on foreign oil suppliers and cutting our trade deficit. The future looks even better. Advanced-design nuclear power plants are now being developed—quicker and less costly to build, better performing, and even safer than today's plants. These plants will supply our children's and grandchildren's electricity—while helping to protect their environment. Cheers For Energy Efficiency We Americans should be proud of ourselves. Since the 1973 oil embargo, we've learned to use energy far ....