At some point fossil fuels will run out. That's why nuclear power is so important. There are a ton of new designs that are quite promising. As you know we haven't built a plant in over 30 years. Amen to that.
Look at France - look at the # of power plants they've built in that same time period. Look at the tremendous # of French citizens who trust nuclear power.
I grew up about 30 miles from Three Mile Island, and have heard just about every lie you can imagine.
Nuclear energy is the safest and most efficient form of energy By the way, have you read this book?
http://www.amazon.com/Health-Hazards-Not-Going-Nuclear/dp/0911762175