Despite widespread fears, accidents involving spent nuclear fuel have been few and inconsequential. Compared with that of strip mines, oil wells, railroads, and pipelines, nuclear power’s total environmental footprint is almost dainty.

Despite widespread fears, accidents involving spent nuclear fuel have been few and inconsequential. Compared with that of strip mines, oil wells, railroads, and pipelines, nuclear power’s total environmental footprint is almost dainty. https://t.co/wM89aC7XtU via @jamesbmeigs

— City Journal (@CityJournal) July 12, 2019