Bibliograph

Nuclear energy power from the atom, Troon Harrison Adams

Type

Label

Nuclear energy power from the atom, Troon Harrison Adams

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nuclear energy power from the atom

Oclc number

449847400

Responsibility statement

Troon Harrison Adams

Series statement

Energy revolution

Summary

Global warming has forced countries around the world to invest in alternative energy sources. With this rethinking, nuclear energy is getting a second look, even from die-hard environmentalists. This important book discusses the benefits and drawbacks of this controversial, but clean and reliable, source of power. Case studies show how nuclear energy can be made safer and how new technologies are addressing some old concerns

Table Of Contents

Full of energy -- Fossil fuel addiction -- Under threat -- Energy alternatives -- Atomic age -- Nuclear know-how -- Nuclear power plant -- The reactor -- Nuclear waste -- Pros and cons -- Making the change

Target audience

juvenile

Classification