America hasn’t built a nuclear power plant in thirty years. Is that due to a right-headed concern over health and environmental dangers, or an unfounded timidity that puts us behind the rest of the world? This CNBC Original documentary explores the issue, which, despite rising support for nuclear energy, remains divisive. Guiding viewers through the basic workings of a nuclear facility, the video examines current roadblocks to a revitalized nuclear industry—including uncertainties over waste disposal and the possibility of terrorist attacks on power stations. The thriving French nuclear industry is also a major topic. Expert guests include Dale Klein, chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Ward Sproat of the U.S. Department of Energy.

Films Media Group

Nuclear energy, Nuclear power plants, Nuclear industry -- United States, Nuclear industry

Solomon, Justin (Producer), Reilly, Tom (Editor), Francis, Melissa (Writer), Solomon, Justin (Writer), Corsi, Jamie (Producer), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Distributor), CNBC (Television network) (Producer)

00:44:01 (HH:MM:SS)

English

Higher education

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
Role	Distributor
Telephone	800-322-8755
Address	132 West 31st Street 17th Floor New York, NY 10001
Email	[email protected]

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