Nuclear Energy should be considered a strong positive alternative to traditional coal and gas fired energy. Recent advances in technology have significantly improved the safety of not only power plants themselves, but also in reducing the environmental impact of the spent fuel.
Nuclear power has such a high energy density that it can go along way to providing even an interim solution to this nation's energy crisis, while at the same time combating carbon emissions.
In coastal regions, this new cheap, clean energy can be used in the development of desalination infrastructure which will protect the water supply of millions of Americans and reduce their impact on the environment.
security concerns can be mitigated by placing Nuclear plants in military facilities wherever possible.