The Rebirth Of Nuclear Plants

New advances in "pebble bed" reactors - being tested in South Africa -- may revive the use of nuclear power as a viable alternative.

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January 17, 2002, 5:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Just like the United States, South Africa is also weighing difficult choices about how to meet future energy needs. The African nation doesnt have much hydroelectric or natural-gas capacity. Coal is plentiful but dirty to mine and burnand most of it is located too far from coastal population centers to make economic sense. And as in the U.S., many in South Africa believe nuclear power has a place in the future mix."

Thanks to MIT Technology Review Editor

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