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Contextualizing the Nuclear Energy Debate
This was originally published on the Alliance for Citizen Engagement (Center bias). It was written by Josh Gehring.
Background
Since the advent of the atomic bomb, scientists have sought to harness nuclear fission—the splitting of atomic particles—for a less destructive purpose: generating electricity. The first commercial nuclear reactors began operation in the 1950s. Since then, the industry has experienced periods of growth and stagnation. Today, stakeholders...