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Which Way, L.A.?

The 'Nuclear Renaissance' and Fukushima

As the danger of radiation exposure grows in Japan, President Obama has called for a safety review of existing nuclear plants. But he still plans new ones as part of America's "green energy" future.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

As the danger of radiation exposure grows in Japan, President Obama has called for a safety review of existing nuclear plants. But he still plans new ones as part of America's "green energy" future. Others say nuclear power is not safe enough and that it's too expensive.

Indian Point nuclear plant, located 24 miles north of New York City: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Peter Bradford

    formerly, Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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    James Connaughton

    Constellation Energy

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    Anthony Froggatt

    Chatham House

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