Description
Instructions: Florida Power and Light (FPL) are seeking to add two more nuclear power plants on the current Homestead location where two nuclear power plants already exist.
FPL seeks two more South Florida nuclear reactors article
Based on what you have learned so far from this class, discuss the following:
What problems might these new power plants encounter if they were built in South Florida with a lifespan of 40 years?
What advantages are there in giving FPL the licenses for these new plants?
What disadvantages are there in giving FPL the licenses for these new plants?
What are some other alternatives to the nuclear power plants?
What precautions would you demand if these power plants were built?
Given what you know, if you were in a position to approve or disapprove the licenses, what would you vote, and why?
Make sure to:
Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words.
Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
Address all questions.
If you researched your topic and are using information from what you learned, remember to cite your sources.