Oil is a diminishing and expensive source of energy, and coal is dirty.

Alternative energy sources, including solar and wind power can only provide 10% to 20% of our energy requirements.

President Obama has increased government loan guaranties for new nuclear power plants from $18.5 billion to $54.5 billion, which should give impetus to the nuclear power industry.

Over the next 10 to 30 years we should add nuclear power plants, which will produce at least 2,000 megawatts per site. There are 20 plants undergoing decommissioning, and we could construct new units at these sites for a reduced investment by using the existing infrastructure. Nuclear plants in this country have provided clean, cheap power from 104 units with no accidents, except for a minor problem at Three Mile Island, which was rectified.

We have to address the problem of leaking radioactive wastewater from underground pipes. The solution might be switching to higher quality pipes or moving the pipes above ground where they can be easily monitored.

Another problem is the disposal of nuclear waste, which has been collecting on plant sites. The solution is to neutralize and recycle the waste. France has perfected a process to recycle nuclear waste, and they are able to generate 80% of their energy requirements from nuclear power.

We have to build nuclear power plants so we can counter the effects of global warming, eliminate foreign oil purchases, and reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Donald A. Moskowitz
Londonderry, NH