Environmentalists Chris Goodall and Jose Etcheverry argue for and against - plus your chance to join the debate.
Fukushima is a horrible disaster but we can reasonably expect that no-one will die as a result of the radiation leaks. Yes, nuclear power is very expensive but so are all low-carbon technologies. Most studies show nuclear costing less than offshore wind. What is more, nuclear will deliver power reliably and throughout the year.
People who live and work near nuclear reactors seem happy to have them as neighbours. By contrast, in Britain at least, onshore wind is widely detested.
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