The nuclear industry is touting its reactors as an absolutely efficient, inexpensive and clean source of energy. But the divisive German debate on keeping nuclear power plants longer on stream than planned or simply shutting them down has again re-opened. At issue is whether Germany's plants are truly safe, either in routine operation or against possible terrorist attack, and what to do with the radioactive waste. The leaky Asse II experimental storage site is an issue in itself. No matter how nuclear waste is disposed of, experts say it will cost billions of euros. Who will pay up? The taxpayers? And who will reap the benefit?
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