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- Nov 07, 2020
Atomic Energy Quotes
On the history, economics, and politics of the atom.
This page gathers quotes on atomic energy's dual legacy — as a wartime research program and as a modern power source competing with cheaper fuels. The quotes are presented as factual historical and policy commentary rather than opinion on either side.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
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- Nov 07, 2020
The big problem for atomic energy is that it can't compete on price with the new age of cheap shale gas and, to a lesser extent, clean coal.
- Power
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- Nov 07, 2020
Few nations have been as reliant on nuclear power as Korea. In many ways, cheap and reliable atomic energy helped make possible the 'miracle on the Han River' - i.e., the swift post-World War II economic surge of Korea.
- Energy
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- Nov 07, 2020
Bilateral talks would have to achieve cessation of the missile work by the North Koreans. And it would have to include, as did the Iranian deal, the International Atomic Energy Agency or some other group coming in to assess that and to enforce that to give information about it internationally.
- Dangerous
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's ridiculous that time and time again we need a radioactive cloud coming out of a nuclear power-station to remind us that atomic energy is extraordinarily dangerous.
- First
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- Nov 07, 2020
Penn State in 1955 became the first university to be issued a federal license to operate a nuclear reactor, which it continues to use for studies in the peaceful uses of atomic energy and the training of nuclear industry personnel.
- Problem
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- Nov 07, 2020
At that time a senator who was on the Joint Committee of Atomic Energy said rather quietly, 'You know, we're having a little problem with waste these days.' I didn't know what he meant then, but I know now.
- Energy
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- Nov 07, 2020
The tragic nuclear accident at Fukushima underscored the urgent need to enhance nuclear safety and the international emergency response framework. I commend the International Atomic Energy Agency for its work.
- Co-Operation
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- Nov 07, 2020