Nuclear Power Costs Debate Rages Over Future Economics
A MIT led study and ERDA figures outline rising construction costs for nuclear plants from the 1960s and 70s, with per kilowatt prices jumping from $180 to over $450 and projections above $1,000 for early 1980s orders. Analysts warn surging capital costs and uranium prices threaten nuclear's edge over coal, while officials offer mixed forecasts and call for careful budgeting amid policy hurdles.
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MIT
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Bupp Group
MIT Group
Federal Energy
Atomic Industrial Forum
Edison Electric Institute
ALF
EEL
AIF
LeGassie
Impartia
Southwest
Alvin M. Weinberg
Institute For Energy Analysis
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Institute
Interes
Herpes Genitalis Risks and Cervical Cancer Link
Medical experts describe the spread and impact of herpes simplex virus type 2, noting higher incidence in pregnant women and newborn risks. Obstetricians discuss transmission through birth and possible Caesarean delivery, while research by Nahmias links cervical herpes to increased cervical cancer risk. Regular Pap smears are advised for HSV-2 carriers.
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Robert Crawford
Roger Jones
North Carolina Memorial Hospital
Jones
Andre Nahmias
Emory University School of Medicine
Nahmias
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