Secretary Chu Says U.S. Administration Remains Committed to Nuclear Power
In testimony today before a Congressional subcommittee, Energy Secretary Steven Chu stood behind the U.S.'s nuclear energy industry, reiterating the administration's commitment to diversifying the nations energy portfolio. That means a lot of things like wind, solar, and natural gas, Chu said. It also means more nuclear. Speaking to the energy and water subcommittee of the House appropriations committee today, Chu said that administration is also committed to learning from Japan's experiences during its ongoing nuclear crisis. But he declined to speculate on whether Japan's disaster would put the kibosh on America's nuclear ambitions, saying it's too early to tell. Related ArticlesSteven Chu Breaks Record for Highest-Resolution Optical Imaging, Cracking Nanometer Limit The Future of Nuclear PowerBoiling Fuel Pools at Japanese Nuclear Plant May Pose Bigger Threat Than MeltdownTagsScience, Clay Dillow, energy, environment, japan earthquake, japan nuclear disaster, nuclear meltdownAmerican nuclear power development ceased after the 1979 "partial meltdown" event at Three...