The reality is that nuclear energy is a largely safe and clean way to produce mass amounts of energy. But a handful of reactor meltdowns and issues with waste disposal have left many understandably scared of the technology’s growing prominence.

A new government program aims to transform unused nuclear warheads into materials that can help create highly efficient, clean energy. But as with all things nuclear, the news may evoke fear from some Americans.

The discovery of an ancient log shows just how successfully we could deal with air pollution by storing it underground. However, many people would likely rather see us deal with the problem with more conventional methods.