The Nuclear Energy Option
Author | : Bernard Leonard Cohen |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 1990-08-21 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Bernard Leonard Cohen |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 1990-08-21 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
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Author | : Gwyneth Cravens |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 2010-12-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 030726856X |
An informed look at the myths and fears surrounding nuclear energy, and a practical, politically realistic solution to global warming and our energy needs. Faced by the world's oil shortages and curious about alternative energy sources, Gwyneth Cravens skeptically sets out to find the truth about nuclear energy. Her conclusion: it is a totally viable and practical solution to global warming. In the end, we see that if we are to care for subsequent generations, embracing nuclear energy is an ethical imperative.
Author | : Alan M. Herbst |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2007-06-15 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 0470129921 |
A timely and thought-provoking solution to the world's energy shortfall The dramatic increases in oil and natural gas prices, the finite supply of fossil fuels, and concerns over emissions and global warming are forcing us to consider alternatives. In this measured and knowledgeable book, energy experts Alan Herbst and George Hopley argue that the time has come for the U.S. to revitalize its nuclear generation assets in order to successfully meet growing domestic electricity requirements and lessen our dependence on foreign sources of energy. Nuclear Energy Now provides an informed look at the benefits and drawbacks associated with this controversial alternative to traditional energy sources. It opens with a brief overview of commercial nuclear development in the U.S. during the past half-century and moves on to discuss what the future may hold if new initiatives-supported by the Energy Policy Act of 2005-gain traction. Along the way, readers will find informed insights into why the need for nuclear power has become so critical and how we can safely add capacity in the coming years. Exploring all of the issues related to developing America's nuclear energy capabilities safely and cost-effectively, Nuclear Energy Now is a must-read for anyone concerned about our oil dependency, the environment, and future of the nation.
Author | : David Bodansky |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 701 |
Release | : 2007-06-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0387269312 |
This second edition represents an extensive revision of the ?rst edition, - though the motivation for the book and the intended audiences, as described inthepreviouspreface,remainthesame. Theoveralllengthhasbeenincreased substantially, with revised or expanded discussions of a number of topics, - cluding Yucca Mountain repository plans, new reactor designs, health e?ects of radiation, costs of electricity, and dangers from terrorism and weapons p- liferation. The overall status of nuclear power has changed rather little over the past eight years. Nuclear reactor construction remains at a very low ebb in much of the world, with the exception of Asia, while nuclear power’s share of the electricity supply continues to be about 75% in France and 20% in the United States. However,therearesignsofaheightenedinterestinconsideringpossible nuclear growth. In the late 1990s, the U. S. Department of Energy began new programs to stimulate research and planning for future reactors, and many candidate designs are now contending—at least on paper—to be the next generation leaders. Outside the United States, the commercial development ofthePebbleBedModularReactorisbeingpursuedinSouthAfrica,aFrench- German consortium has won an order from Finlandfor the long-plannedEPR (European Pressurized Water Reactor), and new reactors have been built or planned in Asia. In an unanticipated positive development for nuclear energy, the capacity factor of U. S. reactors has increased dramatically in recent years, and most operating reactors now appear headed for 20-year license renewals.
Author | : Galen J. Suppes |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2006-12-08 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0080466451 |
Sustainable Nuclear Power provides non-nuclear engineers, scientists and energy planners with the necessary information to understand and utilize the major advances in the field. The book demonstrates that nuclear fission technology has the abundance and attainability to provide centuries of safe power with minimal greenhouse gas generation. It also addresses the safety and disposal issues that have plagued the development of the nuclear power industry and scared planners and policy makers as well as the general public for more than two decades. No need for a background in nuclear science! This book guides engineers, scientists and energy professionals through a concise and easy-to-understand overview of key safety and sustainability issues affecting their work. Details the very latest information about today's safest and most energy-efficient reactor designs and reprocessing procedures. Brings to light the fears and hesitation of using nuclear energy and explains that technologies and procedures for safe production and processing are available today.
Author | : International Atomic Energy Agency |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
This guide was prepared on the basis of experience gained with nuclear power programmes in Members States and the current realities of the world nuclear regime. It provides information on political, governmental, economic, financial, technical and safety issues associated with planning and implementing a nuclear power programme. The main areas in which policies must be developed are highlighted, as are the roles and responsibilities of the government, the plant owner and the national industry. This publication is intended to serve as a guide to decision makers and governments considering the introduction of nuclear power programmes.
Author | : Scott L. Montgomery |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 389 |
Release | : 2017-09-14 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 1108418228 |
The first accessible book to discuss all aspects of nuclear power to help combat climate change and lethal air pollution.
Author | : Yusuff Ali |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Helen Caldicott |
Publisher | : The New Press |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2007-09-01 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1595585818 |
The renowned antinuclear activist delivers a “frighteningly convincing argument” against nuclear energy as a solution to climate change (Publishers Weekly). In a world torn apart by wars over oil, politicians have stepped up their search for alternative energy sources—and their leading choice is nuclear energy. But nuclear energy’s popularity as a green alternative is based on misinformation. People claim that nuclear-powered electricity does not cause global warming or pollution, that it is inexpensive, and that it is safe. These claims, as Helen Caldicott demonstrates, are untrue. In Nuclear Power Is Not the Answer, Caldicott digs beneath the nuclear industry’s propaganda to examine the actual costs and environmental consequences of nuclear energy. In fact, nuclear power does contribute to global warming; the cost is prohibitive, with taxpayers picking up most of the tab; there’s not enough uranium in the world to sustain it over the long term; and the potential for a catastrophic accident or a terrorist attack far outweighs any benefits. In concluding chapters, Caldicott details alternative sustainable energy sources that are the key to a clean, green future.
Author | : United States. General Accounting Office |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Electric power |
ISBN | : |