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The PBS NOVA Nuclear Option Documentary steps through a bit of history and current status of the nuclear industry in the U.S.  Provide approximately 1-2 page summary of the NOVA documentary addressing its perspective on:

  •  How does nuclear energy help address climate change?
  •  What are the primary objections to nuclear energy and what contributes to a negative public perception?
  •  What are some challenges of cleaning up after the Fukushima disaster?
  •  What is the primary 'vulnerability' of older water-cooled plants like Fukushima?
  •  How did water-cooled reactors become the standard for U.S. commercial energy production, which led to a 'building binge' of reactors?
  •  What changed the 'equation' for nuclear energy in the U.S. the 1970's that contributed to its slowing?
  •  What exciting changes are leading to new 'Generation 4' reactors? 
  •  Describe two new startups discussed (name and advanced/unique feature)
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