The meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979 brought the U.S nuclear power industry to a virtual standstill. But as concerns over global warming heat up some people--including environmentalists--are saying it's time to take a new look at nuclear energy. Can nuclear energy help limit global warming and lessen our dependence on foreign oil? Join Ira and guest in this hour of Science Friday for a look at the pros and cons of this controversial, but carbon-free, energy source.

Plus--an update on the energy bill now in the Senate. Will proposals to limit greenhouse gas emissions make the cut? Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (2-3 Eastern). Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
Mary O'Driscoll
Senior Reporter
Environment and Energy Daily, Greenwire
Washington DC

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Arjun Makhijani
President
Institute for Energy and Environmental Research
Washington, DC

Angie Howard
Executive Vice President
Nuclear Energy Institute
Washington, DC

Representative Judy Biggert
13th District, Illinois (R)
Chairman, Energy Subcommittee of House Science Committee
Washington, DC

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