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Should Nuclear Energy Be More Heavily Incorporated By The United States?, Matthew Romer

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy: Senior Capstone Projects

America is involved in one of the biggest races towards electrical efficiency, cleanliness, and productivity. Nuclear energy is a major part of the U.S.’s non-­‐carbon emitting electricity, and has strict regulations for management. However, this form of energy has been on the decline in the past couple decades due to cost and competition with cheaper, less clean methods. Is nuclear energy feasible enough to continue?