Nuclear Energy: Promise Or Peril?World Scientific, 1999 - 281 pages Nuclear energy will inevitably become an important issue worldwide in the 21st century. It pollutes the environment, with consequences that are highly controversial; and it generates plutonium ? the essential component of nuclear weapons. At the same time, it is a realistic alternative to at least some of the expected huge increase in global demand for fossil-fuel burning, which itself is a major source of environmental pollution, and not least of ?greenhouse? gases.This invaluable book attempts to provide, for the non-technical reader, an objective and critical account of the main issues involved. The authors are authorities in their own fields, and their contributions have been read in manuscript, discussed and criticised by a wider, international group of experts. Thus, whilst much of its contents may arouse controversy, the book should be an excellent starting point for informed public discussion of a vitally important topic. |
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Contents
Preface | 10 |
The Role of Nuclear Energy | 29 |
World Energy and Climate in the Next Century | 46 |
Energy Efficiency is the Key | 55 |
Problems and Prospects for Nuclear Power in India | 64 |
Energy in a Changing World | 76 |
Safety of Nuclear Power Some Observations | 88 |
The Storage of Nuclear Wastes | 105 |
The Disposal of Separated Plutonium Stocks | 161 |
Recommendations | 182 |
Fast Neutron and AcceleratorDriven Reactors | 195 |
The Energy Amplifier | 209 |
The Risk of Proliferation and International Safeguards | 224 |
the Role of International Agencies | 244 |
Concluding Impressions | 258 |
List of Abbreviations | 269 |
Spent Fuel Management | 125 |
Does Reprocessing Make Sense? | 139 |
Why Reprocess? A UK Case Study | 152 |
Acknowledgements | 276 |
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Nuclear Energy: Promise Or Peril? C R Hill,A L Mechelynek,Georges Ripka,B C C Van Der Zwaan Limited preview - 1999 |
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