Florida Power and Light (FPL) are seeking to add two more nuclear power plants on the current Homestead location where two nuclear power plants already exist.What problems might these new power plants encounter if they were built in South Florida with a lifespan of 40 years?

Instructions: Florida Power and Light (FPL) are seeking to add two more nuclear power plants on the current Homestead location where two nuclear power plants already exist.

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2014-05-12/business/fl-fpl-nuclear-preview-20140512_1_turkey-point-fpl-reactors

Based on what you have learned so far from this class, discuss the following:

What problems might these new power plants encounter if they were built in South Florida with a lifespan of 40 years?
What advantages are there in giving FPL the licenses for these new plants?
What disadvantages are there in giving FPL the licenses for these new plants?
What are some other alternatives to the nuclear power plants?
What precautions would you demand if these power plants were built?
Given what you know, if you were in a position to approve or disapprove the licenses, what would you vote, and why?

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