Fair Play

Published in March 9th, 2010

In the last week of February Timpla Stewart-Casey and myself were able to be in the DC area to talk about nuclear power. We were involved in a panel discussion at Georgetown University. It was a very interesting discussion and a learning experience for me and Timpla.
My ‘takeaway’ from that experience, which I hope [...]

Inquiring Minds Like to Know

Published in February 3rd, 2010

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This blog is written to respond to a middle school student in California who had some questions about nuclear power. I am happy that he is interested in nuclear power and the benefits it can provide.
1. Do you think nuclear energy is a controversial topic and why?
Nuclear is a controversial topic, there is [...]

Catch 22: Volt needs Voltage

Published in August 14th, 2009

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Finally the auto industry is listening to their customers. GM’s new Chevy Volt averages 230 mpg and goes on sale in another year. The $40,000 price tag is a little lofty in this struggling economy, but for those who can afford to be environmentally friendly; this car could be worth it.
All you need to [...]

Kudos to Discovery World

Published in April 7th, 2009

Posted by Desiree Wolfgramm in General

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I just read an article by a Stanley Miller from Journal Sentinel about a Discovery World museum that has a large exhibit focused on clean energy. The focal point of the exhibit is a large model nuclear reactor. What better way is there to educate people on nuclear power than to show them how it [...]

The Price of Energy

Published in January 6th, 2009

Posted by Desiree Wolfgramm in clean air/environmental impact

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Clean energy is expensive. Nuclear power is a reliable source of energy, but has large capital costs. Wind and solar energy still need much research, requiring millions if not billions of dollars, to be reliable on a large scale.
The real issue at hand is that since the industrial revolution when the world started producing power [...]

Fact versus Fiction

Published in September 23rd, 2008

Posted by Desiree Wolfgramm in Nuclear Energy Safety

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What if a random person was to tell you that the rising levels of cancer across the United States, even in areas where there are no nuclear power plants, is related to exposure from nuclear power? Would you believe them? What if they were not entirely factual about their argument?
But then, what if a group of experts, [...]