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On the Beach: Straight Talk About Nuclear Power Americans are worried about energy. Suddenly, we're looking at the relative costs and benefits of offshore drilling, coal-fired power plants, energy efficiency, solar and wind power -- and nukes. Now is not the time to return to building nuclear power plants, but how do you explain that to a well-intentioned friend who just wants to see America reduce its dependence on carbon-emitting energy sources? We take you to ... a beach near Santa Barbara, California, where you're hanging out with Your Good (but Misguided) Pal. Photo courtesy iStockphoto ; used with permission. Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club