The French Attitude on Nuclear Power A five minute clip from FRONTINE's 1997 report, Nuclear Reaction: Why Do Americans Fear Nuclear Power? |
What the French Are Doing Differently A roundup of analysis from people who were interviewed for FRONTLINE's report, HEAT. |
Readings
Nuclear Power May Be in Early Stages of a Revival
"... 21 companies say they will seek permission to build 34 power plants, from New York to Texas." See the map of the proposed new plants. (The New York Times, Oct. 23, 2008)
France Reaffirms Its Faith in Future of Nuclear Power
"Nuclear power provides 77 percent of France's electricity ... and relatively few public doubts are expressed in a country with little coal, oil or natural gas." (The New York Times, Aug. 16, 2008)
France Moves Ahead With Nuclear Waste Project
"Even in France, finding a place to put nuclear waste has been a messy affair." (National Public Radio, Aug. 20, 2007)
Heat Spells Trouble for France's Nuclear Reactors
"Many French reactors have had trouble operating during hot spells." (National Public Radio, Aug. 21, 2007)
Nuclear Power Around the World
"A look at nuclear energy production and policies in selected countries around the world." (BBC News, Jan. 9, 2008)