Nuclear Energy: Balancing Benefits and Risks (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780876094006)

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.

Author: Charles D. Ferguson
ISBN-10: 0876094000
ISBN-13: 9780876094006
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2007
Pages: 41
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 10.74h x 8.06w x 0.15d