Nuclear Energy: Balancing Benefits and Risks: 28 (Council Special Report No. 28, April) - Tapa blanda

Ferguson, Charles D.

 
9780876094006: Nuclear Energy: Balancing Benefits and Risks: 28 (Council Special Report No. 28, April)
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ISBN 10: 0876094000 ISBN 13: 9780876094006
Editorial: Council on Foreign Relations Press, 2007

Sinopsis

Fears of climate change-induced catastrophe have caused many to consider nuclear energy as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. There are increasing calls for U.S. nuclear energy policy to promote a major expansion of nuclear-generated electricity in the United States and abroad. Charles D. Ferguson argues that such thinking neglects the risks and costs of massive nuclear expansion.Ferguson examines the potential contributions of expanded nuclear energy use. He balances these benefits against the risks of nuclear weapons proliferation, nuclear power plant safety and security, and disposal of radioactive waste. Ferguson recommends creating a level playing field for nuclear energy and other no- and low-greenhouse gas emission energy sources by factoring environmental, safety, and security costs into the price for each energy source. He also proposes a path for creating a less discriminatory nuclear nonproliferation system.

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Charles D. Ferguson is a fellow for science and technology at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is also an adjunct professor in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and an adjunct lecturer at the Johns Hopkins University.

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Editorial
Council on Foreign Relations Press
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0876094000
ISBN 13 
9780876094006
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Número de páginas
52
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