Which of the following characterizes U.S. nuclear power plants?
A) largely unregulated
B) highly subsidized
C) account for nearly half of domestic energy production
D) inexpensive to operate
E) widely trusted and accepted by the public

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U.S. nuclear power plants are highly subsidized by the government. While they do not account for nearly half of domestic energy production (that distinction goes to natural gas), they are still a significant source of energy. Nuclear power plants are also heavily regulated for safety and security purposes. They can be expensive to operate and are not always trusted or accepted by the public, particularly in the aftermath of notable nuclear disasters like Fukushima and Chernobyl.

Which of the Following Characterizes U