Description: Contesting the Future of Nuclear Power : A Critical Global Assessment of Atomic Energy, Hardcover by Sovacool, Benjamin K., ISBN 981432275X, ISBN-13 9789814322751, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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 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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Book Title: Contesting the Future of Nuclear Power : a Critical Global Assessment of Atomic Energy
Author: Benjamin K. Sovacool
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Power Resources / Nuclear, Energy, Physics / Astrophysics, Industries / Energy
Publisher: WORLD Scientific Publishing Co Pte LTD
Publication Year: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering, Science, Business & Economics
Item Weight: 0 Oz
Number of Pages: 250 Pages
