Nuclear power 鈥� an innovative source of fossil-free power potential, or a radioactive risk that threatens public health and the environment, depending on whom you ask 鈥� is back on the table in Colorado.
, which adds nuclear energy to the state鈥檚 list of clean energy resources, was signed into law Monday by Gov. Jared Polis.
The state defines clean energy as geothermal, solar, small hydroelectricity, wind and hydrogen energy. The law essentially tacks the words 鈥渁nd nuclear鈥� onto the end of that list, opening up future nuclear projects to opportunities.
But nuclear energy that left the bill鈥檚 many opponents wondering about Colorado鈥檚 definition of clean.
Nuclear energy requires uranium, a radioactive element that is mined and milled for nuclear power and weapons production. Uranium production in the U.S. takes place in the West.
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