WMAR ABC World News Now March 28, 2011
>> reporter: right now there are 104 nuclear reactors across the united states. these facilities account for just 20% of the nation's electricity. far less than countries like japan and france. nuclear power there makes up 70% of the total electrical output. and developing nations such as schin that and india are moving quickly to catch up. the chinese are currently building 100 reactors. last year president obama said the u.s. cannot afford to fall behind. if america fails to invest in alternative energy sources like nuclear power, it will mean lost jobs and higher costs for america...