Changing U.S. attitudes toward new technologies are examined, with focus on the associated risks within the framework of the debate over nuclear energy. Studies of various industry, community and action groups with weighting on risk assessment is reviewed. Studies of scientists' and journalists' attitudes, media coverage of nuclear energy, and public perception often influence the coverage of nuclear energy which may lead to public misconceptions of actual policy. Here safety and public policy is examined and discussed.<br/>

Reducing America's carbon footprint through nuclear energy: Framework of the debate over nuclear energy

255th National Meeting (2018)

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