Instructions: Florida Power and Light (FPL) are seeking to addtwo more nuclear power plants on the current Homestead locationwhere two nuclear power plants already exist.
FPL seeks two more South Florida nuclear reactors articlehttp://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2014-05-12/business/fl-fpl-nuclear-preview-20140512_1_turkey-point-fpl-reactors
Based on what you have learned so far from this class, discuss thefollowing:
What problems might these new power plants encounter if they werebuilt in South Florida with a lifespan of 40 years?
What advantages are there in giving FPL the licenses for these newplants?
What disadvantages are there in giving FPL the licenses for thesenew plants?
What are some other alternatives to the nuclear power plants?
What precautions would you demand if these power plants werebuilt?
Given what you know, if you were in a position to approve ordisapprove the licenses, what would you vote, and why?
Make sure to:
Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words.
