Nuclear Power or Renewable Energy?: Available Options in Today's Energy Market

摘要

The blackout of 2003 and the skyrocketing prices of gasoline have put the topic of energy into the forefront of national debate in the United States. National resources are becoming scarce and foreign countries hold the power in fuel production and distribution. Lingering questions regarding the future of energy have spurred research into the best renewable resources and possible alternatives to fossil fuels. The energy market has a colossal impact on the economy and a profound effect on the environment. The future remains uncertain, but it is imperative that the United States and each individual state thoroughly examine alternative energy sources in order to alleviate the growing demand for energy as the population increases and the climate of the earth changes.