The Doomsday Machine
The High Price of Nuclear Energy, the World's Most Dangerous Fuel
(Sprache: Englisch)
Proponents claim that nuclear power is the only viable alternative to fossil fuels; however, in the wake of the meltdown at Japan's Fukushima power plant, the future of nuclear energy is again uncertain. Here, Andrew McKillop and Martin Cohen argue that the...
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Proponents claim that nuclear power is the only viable alternative to fossil fuels; however, in the wake of the meltdown at Japan's Fukushima power plant, the future of nuclear energy is again uncertain. Here, Andrew McKillop and Martin Cohen argue that the nuclear power dream is pure fantasy, and that its costs are simply too high.
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Today, there are over 400 nuclear reactors in 31 countries, including France, Brazil, India, the UK, and Canada. Proponents claim that nuclear power is the only viable alternative to fossil fuels given rising energy consumption and the looming threat of global warming, and are pushing for an even greater investment. Here, energy economist Andrew McKillop and social scientist Martin Cohen argue that the nuclear power dream being sold to us is pure fantasy. Debunking the multi-layered myth that nuclear energy is cheap, clean and safe, they demonstrate how landscapes are ravaged in search of the elusive yellow cake to fuel the reactors, and how energy companies and politicians rarely discuss the true costs of nuclear power plants - from the subsidies that build the infrastructure to the unspoken guarantee that the public will pick up the cleanup cost in the event of a meltdown, which can easily top a hundred billion dollars. In the wake of the meltdown at Japan's Fukushima power plant, the future of nuclear energy is again uncertain; this is a timely and hard-hitting look at why its costs are simply too high for humanity. An incisive look at nuclear power and its true costs to the taxpayer, the environment, and human health and safety
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The Doomsday Machine “
IntroductionMyth 1: Nuclear Energy is the Energy of the Future
Myth 2: Nuclear Power is Green
Myth 3: Nuclear Reactors are Reliable and Safe
Myth 4: Nuclear Energy is Cheap - Too Cheap to Meter
Myth 5: Nuclear Energy Avoids Geopolitics
Myth 6: Nuclear Energy is Very Clean
Myth 7: Nuclear Radiation is Harmless
Myth 8: Everyone is Looking to Invest in Nuclear Energy
Autoren-Porträt von Martin Cohen, Andrew McKilop
Martin Cohen ist Herausgeber der Zeitschrift "The Philosopher". Er unterrichtet Philosophie am College of St. Mark and St. John der Universität Plymouth.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Martin Cohen , Andrew McKilop
- 2012, XIV, 242 Seiten, mit Abbildungen, Maße: 24,2 x 16,2 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Macmillan Education
- ISBN-10: 0230338348
- ISBN-13: 9780230338340
- Erscheinungsdatum: 26.04.2012
Sprache:
Englisch
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"Their strongest suit is energy economics and supply data. Overall, the arguments here would give anyone pause who was inclined to think that nuclear power was ever going to be cheap, or perhaps even affordable at all."--Jon Turney, Times Higher (London)"A polemic on the evils of splitting the atom."--Matthew L. Wald, New York Times Green Blog
"Intensively researched...The authors deliver a convincing account of the partnership between industry and government to build wildly expensive generators whose electricity remains uncompetitive without more subsidies. A persuasive if discouraging argument that nuclear power offers different but no less nasty environmental problems than burning hydrocarbons."--"Kirkus Reviews"
"How refreshing to read such a well-reasoned and thoughtful perspective on the real costs of nuclear power. The only way to become informed is to be read books like "The Doomsday Machine". Martin Cohen and Andrew McKillop's newest book contains so much important information that it completely rips the curtain aside for us all to see, at last, the real cost of nuclear power. Truly a must read."--Graham Nash, of "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young"
"Nuclear power is humankind's most expensive technological failure, with the price tag skyrocketing after each new mega-disaster. Its prime accomplishment has been to irradiate large swaths of the planet while delaying the essential transition to a green-powered future based on renewables and efficiency. With uncommon wit and brilliance, the Dooms Day Machine makes it clear why this horrific technology has left us a financial, ecological and health disaster only a Strangelove could love."--Harvey Wasserman, author of "Solartopia"""
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