Contesting the Future of Nuclear Power: A Critical Global Assessment of Atomic Energy Hardcover - 2011
by Benjamin K. Sovacool
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This book provides a concise but rigorous appraisal about the future of nuclear power and the presumed nuclear renaissance. It does so by assessing the technical, economic, environmental, political, and social risks related to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, from uranium mills and mines to nuclear reactors and spent fuel storage facilities.
In each case, this book argues that the costs of nuclear power significantly outweigh its benefits. It concludes by calling for investments in renewable energy, combined heat and power/cogeneration/distributed generation, and energy efficiency as a better path towards an affordable, secure, and socially acceptable future. The prospect of a global nuclear renaissance could change the way that energy is produced and used the world over. Sovacool takes a hard look at who would benefit mostly energy companies and manufacturers and who would suffer mostly taxpayers, those living near nuclear facilities, and electricity customers. It is a must-read for anyone even remotely concerned about a sustainable energy future, and also for those with a specific interest in modern nuclear power plants.
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- Title Contesting the Future of Nuclear Power: A Critical Global Assessment of Atomic Energy
- Author Benjamin K. Sovacool
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 308
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher World Scientific Publishing Company
- Date 2011-05-05
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9789814322751 / 981432275X
- Weight 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6.3 x 0.9 in (22.86 x 16.00 x 2.29 cm)
- Dewey Decimal Code 333.792
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