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516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough?

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The Complexities of Nuclear Power and Public Perception

This chapter examines the contrasting views of nuclear power, focusing on mortality statistics from accidents versus the dramatized depictions in media like the Chernobyl series. It explores how these narratives impact public policy and the current status of nuclear energy in the U.S., particularly in California.

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