Power Production: What are the Risks?
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The book is written in an attractively informal style. It makes interesting and informative reading for the non specialist with some scientific background and an open and enquiring mind. S E Hunt, Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Aston For those wanting to assess the debates from an energy company perspective this book is a useful contribution. Science and Public Policy
ok is written in an attractively informal style. It makes interesting and informative reading for the non specialist with some scientific background and an open and enquiring mind. S E Hunt, Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Aston For those wanting to assess the debates from an energy company perspective this book is a useful contribution. Science and Public Policy
Book Description
The debate about nuclear power and the risks involved continues to rage; but of course all forms of power production have their own particular and sometimes considerable risks. This new edition includes completely new chapters to take into account the nuclear accident at Chernobyl, the disaster at Piper Alpha and the much debated problems of acid rain and the greenhouse effect. The risks involved in using coal and oil-fired generation of nuclear and hydro power are also evaluated. The author contends that in our modern industrial society the risks of power production are less than the consequence of having insufficient supplies of power. Technical data from many fields of research are used to estimate the risks to the public from both renewable and non-renewable sources. Of interest to energy planners, policy makers and environmentalists, it will also appeal to the general reader, who wants to stay informed about the crucial energy debate.
Power Production: What are the Risks?,D H Fremlin,Taylor & Francis,0852741332,Industrial Health & Safety,Physics,Technology & Industrial Arts,Energy industries & utilities,Occupational / industrial health & safety,Power generation & distribution,Science / Physics
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