Thus far every book I have read has only had negative things to say about nuclear energy. I decided that this wasn't a fair way to look at it and I realized I wouldn't be able to have a true understanding of all forms of energy if I didn't make an attempt to read books that have authors with positive views towards nuclear power. I've begun reading "Power to Save the World: The Truth About Nuclear Energy." I really like it. I've barely begun but it's really given me some perspective on why nuclear energy is a viable solution to the world's energy problems. Something that I found really startling was that the physical waste from a lifetime of energy use (at the American standard) powered by nuclear energy would take up the same amount of waste as a coke can, while the same energy use powered by fossil fuels would take up the same amount of space as a train that spaced three times the distance between Los Angeles and New York City.
Wow!
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