How the "Peaceful Atom" Became a Serial Killer

An excellent piece on the absurd costs of nuclear energy plant construction and the misinformation that drives the debate from its advocates. The article also point out that the nuclear industry is heavily subsidized with taxpayer dollars because banks won't touch a nuclear project because of cost overruns and other liability. We also learn that the government (read public) is on the hook for all costs related to handling dangerous 'spent' fuel rods and that the nuclear industry has negotiated limited liability in the event of a nuclear accident.
http://motherjones.com/environment/2011/03/nuclear-power-nrc-dangers

"Obama Loves Nukes" at the expense of renewable energy alternatives. From The Nation.
http://www.thenation.com/article/159453/obama-loves-nukes