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America First ENERGY

NUCLEAR ENERGY

BENEFITS

Nuclear power plants have been in use since the 1950's and the technology has only improved since
Clean energy
Abundant source
Efficient
Few accidents

Image by Dominik Vanyi

Science Lab

DRAWBACKS

Though rare, nuclear meltdowns have occurred
Though nuclear energy is generally safer than other forms of energy, the "Not in My Backyard" (NIMBY) mentality has historically been too difficult for Americans to overcome
The NIMBY mentality ensures facility placement in disenfranchised areas

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