The High Cost of Nuclear Power: Why Maryland Can’t Afford a

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ID U.S. PIRG Education Fund

2007
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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 5

Introduction 7

Constellation Wants to Build a New Reactor

At Calvert Cliffs 8

A New Reactor Would Be Bad for Marylanders 10

Nuclear Power Is Expensive 10

Calvert Cliffs Is a Safety Hazard 14

Nuclear Power Is Environmentally Destructive 19

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission:

An Ineffective Regulator 20

Policy Recommendations 22

Do Not Provide Financial Subsidies 22

Adopt a Conditional Ban 22

Notes 24