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Three big lies in the nuclear advertising film “Pandora’s Promise”

3 Myths From Pro-Nuclear Film ‘Pandora’s Promise, Eco News, 16 Feb 14,,’”…….Pandora’s Promise … propagated three common myths about nuclear power: it suggested the environmental movement’s “scare tactics” are what has inhibited nuclear power, claimed nuclear power is cheaper than renewables and downplayed complications from nuclear waste.This led to a generally one-sided story, which has led to criticism from many reviewers.

Here’s how the film Pandora’s Promise propagated nuclear power myths:

1.Claimed Nuclear Energy Is Cheaper Than Renewable Energy…….

2. Blamed Environmentalists For Preventing Nuclear Deployment.……the lack of nuclear expansion in the U.S. comes down to a simple case of economics. …..As the libertarian Cato Institute’s Jerry Taylor explained that there’s “zero evidence” that environmental opposition is preventing new nuclear power plants, a myth that he said has been purported by nuclear advocates who “like to dodge the cost estimates.”

3. Whitewashed The Issue Of Nuclear Waste……..The U.S. has accumulated more than 70,000 metric tons of spent nuclear fuel, and continues to accumulate  2,200 tons per year, yet CNN’s documentary made light of this waste—Lynas claimed that nuclear waste is “not an environmental issue.”….http://ecowatch.com/2013/11/08/3-claims-pro-nuclear-film-pandoras-promise/

February 19, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized