03001nam 2200625 a 450 991046180840332120200520144314.01-280-68590-597866136628421-921507-69-19786613662842(CKB)2670000000139745(EBL)830209(OCoLC)759857377(SSID)ssj0000705634(PQKBManifestationID)11419763(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000705634(PQKBWorkID)10623935(PQKB)10897608(MiAaPQ)EBC830209(Au-PeEL)EBL830209(CaPaEBR)ebr10524471(EXLCZ)99267000000013974520141111d2012 uy 0engurcn#nnn|||||txtrdacontentrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierNuclear energy debate[electronic resource] /edited by Justin HealeyThirroul, N.S.W. Spinney Press20121 online resource (60 pages) colour illustrationsIssues in society ;v. 3371-921507-68-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.Chapter 1. Nuclear power in Australia -- Chapter 2. Pro-nuclear energy opinions -- Chapter 3. Anti-nuclear energy opinions.The debate over the introduction of nuclear power in Australia has recently become more heated in light of safety concerns over the nuclear reactor meltdown emergency in Japan. Australia has also just committed to a carbon trading scheme to address its reliance on coal-fired energy and reduce greenhouse emissions. With 40% of the world’s uranium located in Australia, the economic, environmental and health considerations are significant. This book contains an overview of global nuclear energy use and production, and presents a range of current opinions debating the pros and cons of Australia’s expanded involvement in the nuclear power industry. Should Australia build nuclear reactors for its domestic power supply? How environmentally sustainable is nuclear energy, what are the costs, and how safe is the storage of radioactive waste? How does nuclear power compare to alternative sources of energy? What safeguards are there to ensure nations who purchase Australian uranium use it for electricity generation and not for nuclear weapons.Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ;v. 337.Nuclear energyAustraliaNuclear industryAustraliaEnergy policyAustraliaElectronic books.Nuclear energyNuclear industryEnergy policy333.79240994Healey Justin855757MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910461808403321Nuclear energy debate2274680UNINA