Concerns over climate change and energy security have spurred countries to reevaluate their energy policies. After decades of decline, nuclear power is increasingly presented as an option to meet growing electricity demands. Global construction of new reactors is on the rise, with some observers predicting a renaissance for nuclear power. Still, there exists an array of obstacles to expansion. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
This is a really excellent resource. It's more of a historical tool than a news/current events piece, but it's very informative and beautifully put together. My skepticism alarm usually goes of as soon as I see "cfr.org" anywhere, but this guide is really great.
Quite a good resource, and the presentation is made to target policy-makers' easy understanding. It's quite good that many now presents both pros and cons while briefing on nuclear energy options because it is wise to prescribe something acknowledging its risks.
According to the literature, it is possible to have nuclear electric generation with greatly reduced detremental effects. One of the main effects, if it is done correctly, is no production of bomb making material.
Yes. The video approach is not ideal for presenting and evaluating arguments and proposals on complex issues; nevertheless, this collection is well done.
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