Here in Springfield, MO, we just approved a measure to construct a third coal fired power plant. The Sierra Club spent a bundle to defeat it but the measure carried by a 62 percent margin and they left town with their tail between their legs.
But for the envirowackadoos, nuke plants would solve most of our problems. It is simple technology, with great controls. The only problems arise from "BigDig" types trying to get in on the action.
If they are built properly to specs, the pattern is repeatable and cheap. But, when you must deal with fanatics and nimbys, life is more difficult and COSTLY! Nuclear power is our future!
My solution to the waste problem is to rocket them into the sun!
