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Power to save the world the truth about nuclear energy

An informed look at the myths and fears surrounding nuclear energy, and a practical, politically realistic solution to global warming and our energy needs. Faced by the world's oil shortages and curious about alternative energy sources, Gwyneth Cravens skeptically sets out to find the truth about nu...

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Main Author: Cravens, Gwyneth
Other Authors: Rhodes, Richard
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Vintage Books , 2008.
Subjects:
Nuclear engineering > United States.
Nuclear power plants > United States.
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Summary:An informed look at the myths and fears surrounding nuclear energy, and a practical, politically realistic solution to global warming and our energy needs. Faced by the world's oil shortages and curious about alternative energy sources, Gwyneth Cravens skeptically sets out to find the truth about nuclear energy. Her conclusion: it is a totally viable and practical solution to global warming. In the end, we see that if we are to care for subsequent generations, embracing nuclear energy is an ethical imperative.--Amazon.com
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Physical Description:439 p. ; 21 cm.
ISBN:9780307385871 (pbk)
0307385876 (pbk)
Author Notes:Gwyneth Cravens has written about science and public health for The New York Times , Harper's , and The Washington Post . She was an editor at The New Yorker and at Harper's , and has published three novels: The Black Death, Heart's Desire , and Love and Work . This is her first work of nonfiction.

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