November 2001

Energy | Cover Story

Nuclear Power Gets a Second Look

Political, economic, and environmental considerations may be recasting this controversial form of energy in a favorable light

By Tekla S. Perry

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Packed in giant casks, nuclear waste is finally leaving power plants. But no permanent home is in sight1 Nov 2001

The job outlook brightens for nuclear engineers1 Nov 2001

Licensed originally for just 40 years, one by one U.S. nuclear power plants are qualifying for 20 more1 Nov 2001

Players try to finance, license, and build a nuclear reactor in less time than the 5-10 years needed in real life1 Nov 2001

Could an old design resembling a gumball machine be the next reactor built in the United States?1 Nov 2001

The keener the perception of energy shortfalls, the greater the popularity of nuclear power alternatives1 Nov 2001

Looking for ways to protect nuclear plants and waste from terrorist repurposing1 Nov 2001