Spent nuclear fuel contains 90% of its original energy – so why aren't we recycling it?
Nuclear at a Crossroads, Part VI: Experts say low uranium prices, the high cost of recycling, and fears of proliferation have all factored into the decision.
R.C. Drews is author of the upcoming Founding Fergus Falls: A History. A former peace officer, Drews owns a communications firm in west central MN and is editor of an upcoming book on state politics.
Nuclear at a Crossroads, Part VI: Experts say low uranium prices, the high cost of recycling, and fears of proliferation have all factored into the decision.
Nuclear at a Crossroads, Part V: Look out for grid-scale nuclear fusion and small-scale fission
Nuclear at a Crossroads, Part IV: A review of the most storied disasters in the history of global nuclear power
In Part III of our series, Nuclear at a Crossroads, we explore the nuances in the controversy behind nuclear power
Minnesota's moratorium prevents new reactors – for now, and there’s much to learn from France’s nuclear past and Canada’s nuclear future
Minnesota politicians ponder the fate of the ‘friendly atom’