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Nuclear power

The issue of whether nations should implement a new nuclear industry is again active. Certain matters need consideration including

• The Compatibility with other power sources
• The Time Lag and whether we can afford this
• The environmental cost of building plant
• The Storage of waste
• Whether and how long supplies of nuclear fuel will last