Anastasi, Chris
Who Needs Nuclear Power
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367266936
- author:
- Anastasi, Chris
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.45 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Ecology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Chris Anastasi challenges conventional thinking about the role of civil nuclear power in a rapidly changing energy context. Against the backdrop of a global energy transition and the defining issue of climate change, he assesses new nuclear build in a fast-moving sector where new technologies and practices are emerging.
This book provides a balanced view of nuclear power, exploring its potential over the critical period to 2050 and beyond. Anastasi considers various countries at different stages of nuclear industry development, discussing their political and legal frameworks, technical capabilities, and safety cultures. He also highlights the critical role played by independent regulators and international institutions in ensuring the integrity of the industry.
With a realistic assessment of nuclear power's potential, this book offers a holistic view of the technology for both experts and non-experts. It is an important contribution to understanding the future of energy production and the challenges facing the nuclear industry.
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