"Arizona should begin nuclear recycling.", by Al Melvin offers an idea that could boost the economy while at the same time taking advantage of our nuclear waste products. A good idea, considering the fact that it accomplishes no good just letting the stuff lie around uselessly adding harmful toxic gases and radiation to its immediate environment. At least when it is being used to suppliment our energy needs it's being more closely monitored and its being reduced even more so that it leaves behind less harmful waste for us to deal with.
We should be making the most of our resources, rather than wasting them, especially if they generate income, fund education, and make our environment safer.
If you would like to understand more on the topic of nuclear waste management,visit "Waste and Recycling" at World Nuclear News.org for the latest developments in nuclear recycling. They also have a lot of information and illustrations to clarify our understanding with. For example, I didn't know that water actually shields us from radiation. Good to know if you happen to be near a body of water when a nuclear bomb goes off or something. Just be sure to carry around a coiled up air tube with a float attached at one end when your out and about, ha ha...
