Washington, D.C. -- Nuclear energy has been vilified by many environmentalists for decades. But as the ill effects of oil consumption begin to outpace the development of clean, efficient alternatives, many former stalwart opponents of nuclear plants have become the power sources' unlikely champions. A recent PPI forum featured environmentalists debating environmentalists on the benefits of nuclear power versus the risks involved in generating it.

For more from this group of environmentalists who fall on both sides of the nuclear question, choose from their videos below. (Note: Most clips are large and may take a moment to begin playing.)

MODERATOR:

Will Marshall, Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) President

(Length: 10:21)

PANELISTS:

Patrick Moore, Co-Chair, CASEnergy Coalition, founding member of Greenpeace

Part 1 (7:42)

Part 2 (7:13)

Gwyneth Cravens, Author, Power to Save the World: The Truth About Nuclear Energy

Part 1 (8:59)	Part 2 (9:20)
Part 3 (8:41)

Thomas B. Cochran, Director, Nuclear Program, National Resources Defense Council

Part 1 (9:37)

Part 2 (8:18)

Christopher Flavin, President, Worldwatch

Part 1 (9:35)	Part 2 (8:36)
Part 3 (3:35)

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