PopSci: Using nuclear power for energy instead of coal has prevented almost 2 million pollution-related deaths around the world, and could save millions more lives in the future, according to a new paper. Its the latest publication from James Hansen, NASAs fiery climate change scientist, who is retiring on Wednesday after 46 years with the space agency.
The paper argues that policymakers should increase nuclear power, rather than continuing dependence on fossil fuels. The 2011 disaster at Japans Fukushima...