United States nuclear power isolationism: a case study in the abdication of world leadership
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OSTI ID:5492743
A review is presented of what has happened since President Carter made a major policy statement in April 1977 concerning nuclear power. President Carter, in essence, said the US would remove itself from activities in any of the nuclear-power fuel-cycle technologies which are considered, in any way, to involve a proliferation risk. President Carter went further by instigating a concerted US foreign policy effort to obtain a similar self-denial by foreign industrialized nations with advanced nuclear power programs, and from developing nations who view nuclear power as an essential element of their future energy security. The specifics of the Carter policy are summarized. Some countries, such as West Germany and Japan, are basing their entire future on nuclear power. Sen. McClure concludes by saying: '' The US can ill afford to become a nuclear-power isolationist in a rapidly progressing world. As we explore alternative energy sources nuclear stands ready, with a proven track record, to provide much of our energy needs in the coming decades.'' (MCW)
- OSTI ID:
- 5492743
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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