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In a write-up of 1,000-1,500 words, discuss the following:

The risks and relative gains of using nuclear power over other systems (fossil fuel, hydroelectric, solar, etc.).

What factors need to be considered before building and operating a nuclear power plant.

How you might go about deciding where to put a new nuclear power plant.

How you might react if you read in the newspaper that a new nuclear power plant was going to be built 125 miles from your home.

How your reaction might be different if the distance were only 12.5 miles or even 1.25 miles.

Your own experiences with nuclear power, if you have any.

What facts you think it is important for informed citizens to know about nuclear power.